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On the recordMarch 25, 2015
I believe in recovery. I believe in lives being restored and every individual living up to their full God-given potential and doing so drug-free.
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Tim Murphy
Republican · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Murphy emphasizes the importance of recovery over mere addiction maintenance.

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