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On the recordMarch 6, 2019
I do think that despite the fact that I disagree with how, I mean, disagree is a mild term, but disagree with the President's course of action, I do think that we here in Congress have responsibility here as well.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

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Ocasio-Cortez acknowledges Congress's responsibility in addressing the opioid crisis funding.

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