“It is an egregious scheme to profit off the presidency and enrich Wall Street while doing nothing to help Americans.”
“We expect rain to bring some much-needed relief to New Yorkers experiencing poor air quality over the weekend.”
““It always seems impossible until it’s done.””
“We ought to condemn any hatred. We ought to condemn any white supremacy. We -- I mean, we've got to figure out how to come together.”
““I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.””

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On the recordMay 17, 2022
Opioids are the main cause of drug overdose deaths, with a 6-fold increase from 2015 to 2020.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi
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Highlighting the alarming rise in opioid-related overdose deaths.

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