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John Cornyn: “Most of the chemicals that go into fentanyl basically have…”

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

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Cornyn Border and Fentanyl Crises Must be Addressed in Tandem

Published | Video Starts at 01:28

But I do believe it's going to require all of us, from parents, families, to school districts and local law enforcement, state and federal law enforcement, and border security. Sheriff Barnes, it's my understanding that Most of the chemicals that go into fentanyl basically have been traced back to China. Is that your understanding as well? Yes, Senator, that is a. There is an issue with precursor chemicals transiting from China through our U.S. ports and directly to China. Yes. (01:28–01:37)

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Asserts that the origin of chemicals used in fentanyl production is traced to China.

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