On the recordMarch 2, 2020
Thank you, Madam Chair, and I want to thank Ranking Member Burgess for convening this hearing today and for taking proactive steps to combat the Opioid epidemic.
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congress.govThank you, Madam Chair, and I want to thank Ranking Member Burgess for convening this hearing today and for taking proactive steps to combat the Opioid epidemic.
Kennedy expresses gratitude for the hearing on the opioid crisis.
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