Political Quotes

On the recordJune 14, 2017
If addressing opioids is a top priority for you and for this administration, how can you possibly back a plan that would take away coverage and increase costs for people struggling with addiction?
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Tammy Baldwin
Democratic · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Baldwin questions the administration's commitment to addressing the opioid crisis amid proposed cuts.

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