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On the recordJune 7, 2021
And so we need to pass this legislation to close this made-up loophole, which is allowing them to get away with pocketing billions of dollars while the people of America suffer.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Raskin emphasizes the need for legislation to hold the Sacklers accountable.

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