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Ed Markey: We need to elevate this issue, Mr. Secretary, to a much higher level of importance in our country.

On the recordJanuary 10, 2017
We need to elevate this issue, Mr. Secretary, to a much higher level of importance in our country.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the urgency of addressing the fentanyl crisis in America.

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