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On the recordJune 7, 2021
A family that exploits drug trafficking and the addictive qualities of its product is not one that should elicit the sympathy of the U.S. Congress.
Said by
Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

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Raskin condemns the Sacklers for exploiting drug addiction.

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