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On the recordSeptember 12, 2017
I just want to say, investing in the AOT program, Congress says it is worth it to ensure the most vulnerable among us have the treatment they need, instead of being in ERs, or jails. This pilot is extremely important. It saves money. It saves lives. And for Members to reflect back on this, I hope they would rather say: I helped fund a program known to save lives. SAMHSA has been reported many times by the GAO to waste a lot of money. This saves lives, and I urge people to vote for this amendment. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.
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Tim Murphy
Republican · Pennsylvania
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Sep 12, 2017

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