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Gregory Whitten: “For years, drug companies made billions, and the politicians…”

Featuring: Gregory Whitten, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House Arizona, District 8

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But it was a different epidemic that brought me back home. I came back to Arizona to care for my mom, who, like so many, became addicted to opioids. For years, drug companies made billions, and the politicians let them do it, while people like my mom paid the price. My mother's gone now. But for me, the fight isn't over. I'm running for Congress because I think every Arizona family deserves to feel safe, secure and protected. (00:42–00:50)

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Asserts that drug companies made billions from opioids and politicians allowed it.

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