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On the recordAugust 4, 2015
Through the Chair, I understand the time for the colloquy is about to expire. Just to respond to the Senator from California, if there is no objection, I would just say that we really do need Republican leadership here. Prior to about 10 years ago, the Republican Party had a long history and an august history of working with Democrats to protect our air and our water, and we are all sincerely hoping we can get back to that place. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Hampshire. Prescription Opioid and Heroin Abuse
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Brian Schatz
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