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Sheldon Whitehouse: “Used properly, under a physician's direction, pain relievers and other prescription drugs bring much-needed comfort to…”

On the recordMay 23, 2011
Used properly, under a physician's direction, pain relievers and other prescription drugs bring much-needed comfort to Americans.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Whitehouse discusses the benefits of prescription drugs when used correctly.

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