04/29/2019
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"I stated in my opening statement yesterday that I was concerned that H.R. 3545, the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act could dangerously erect a barrier to patients seeking and remaining in tr..."
"the legislation authorized would help to improve on CDC's work"
"We must do more to help those struggling with addiction, and I am committed to working with all of my colleagues to advance meaningful legislation and resources to help combat this crisis."
"Clearly, something went wrong. The safeguards designed to prevent opioids from being diverted into the wrong hands simply did not work."