05/17/2021
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"I think one of the things that is really important, as we talk about all the challenges that this epidemic brings, is for us also to focus on the fact that recovery is possible."
"I keep her in mind all the time because, in fact, this is an illness that can be treated and people can have productive lives afterwards."
"So while the $6 billion we secured in the bipartisan budget agreement is a start, we know that we ultimately need far more funding beyond this to truly address this crisis."
"I believe that strategies to address the opioid epidemic need to be thoughtful. They need to be long-sighted and multifaceted."