Prescription drug and heroin abuse are epidemic in our country, and I think you can tell by what is being said in this room this morning; it is an issue that our committee is concerned about, and I applaud the efforts of the committee to take a very thoughtful approach and process as how we move forward.
Burgess highlights the epidemic of prescription drug and heroin abuse and the committee's concern.
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