10/23/2017
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"I absolutely believe that this is an area that we must take action."
"People need hope--hope to overcome fear ... change their lives ... provide for their families, and thrive."
"There is no excuse to let May 6 come and go without us doing our jobs to keep people safe, break this cycle of despair, and build a more prosperous future for America."
"Nearly all States are seeing a spike in synthetic opioid deaths--with 10 western states reporting a more than 98 percent increase."