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John Cornyn: “20 people have died from fentanyl poisoning just while this…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Cornyn Votes for Fentanyl Bill, Slams Dems’ Delay Tactics

Published | Video Starts at 02:56

… don't think they're going to serve the purpose for which I think we all agree, which is how do we save lives and prevent more fentanyl related deaths. Mr. Chairman, 20 people have died from fentanyl poisoning just while this committee's been meeting. Mr. Senator Bockeright and exactly. Always yield to Senator Verona first. Go ahead, Senator Vernon hold that thought. So, Mr. Chairman, I should think that we would care about prevention. (02:56–03:02)

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