Kelly Ayotte said "We've seen almost a 60-percent increase in drug deaths because of, you know, the inexpensive nature of heroin, and the addictive nature of it." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 2, 2015

We've seen almost a 60-percent increase in drug deaths because of, you know, the inexpensive nature of heroin, and the addictive nature of it.

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Ayotte highlights the rising drug deaths in her state due to heroin's low cost and high addiction rates.

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