According to the CDC, we lost a staggering 949 Nevadans to opioid overdose deaths in 2021 alone. And the problem only continues to get worse. As I've stated before, Stopping the influx of these deadly drugs starts by strengthening our border security through a significant increase in resources. That's why earlier this month, I joined with several of my colleagues in urging President Biden to allocate additional funds and resources to end the flow of fentanyl at our southwest border. (00:21–00:29)
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