02/27/2017
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"It is vital that the VA has in place the proper oversight mechanisms to monitor the safe use of opioids for managing veterans' pain."
"I think we can find bipartisan support to get us to the place where we can meet that standard."
"But I want to make clear that neither I nor my colleagues view this laudable intent as a blanket rationale for not following laws, regulations, or proper procedure."
"If we're going to have a non-FAR system, then let's put a non-FAR system in place."