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On the recordMarch 7, 2018
The frustrating part is just imagine if we had not taken all the steps we have taken, how many deaths we would have had.
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Lawrence Hogan
Republican · Maryland

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Hogan emphasizes the importance of actions taken to prevent deaths related to substance abuse.

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