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On the recordMay 16, 2018
I do believe that we must have a Marshall Plan for attacking this, much like we did with the HIV epidemic with the Ryan White bill.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Welch advocates for a comprehensive plan to address the opioid crisis, similar to past health initiatives.

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