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Tim Murphy: “Make no mistake, the term 'combating' and 'battle' are entirely appropriate. Our nation is in the midst of a tremendous…”

On the recordJuly 11, 2017
Make no mistake, the term 'combating' and 'battle' are entirely appropriate. Our nation is in the midst of a tremendous fight against death and devastation affecting every corner of our Nation.
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Tim Murphy
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Tim Murphy emphasizes the seriousness of the opioid crisis as a national battle.

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