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Andy Barr: The fact that we are trying to address an opioid crisis is different than--we have all dealt with alcohol and alcohol…

On the recordAugust 15, 2018
The fact that we are trying to address an opioid crisis is different than--we have all dealt with alcohol and alcohol abuse in many of our families.
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Andy Barr
Republican · Kentucky

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Barr emphasizes the unique challenges of the opioid crisis compared to alcohol abuse.

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