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On the recordSeptember 6, 2017
The opioid epidemic is one of the Nation's foremost health crises. And coming from Michigan in 2015, I am so passionate about this.
Said by
Brenda Lawrence
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Mrs. Lawrence emphasizes the severity of the opioid crisis in Michigan.

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