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John Cornyn: “Narcan is a commonly used antidote to fentanyl poisoning.”

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

Interview with Senator John Cornyn on FAA Authorization, Fentanyl Legislation, and Tax Cuts

Published March 20, 2025 | Video Starts at 06:03

Well, my friend Senator Booker from New Jersey doesn't believe in enforcement. He believes in treatment. And certainly that has its place. And there are other things that we need to do. Narcan is a commonly used antidote to fentanyl poisoning. And so as I indicated earlier, there's a lot of different things we can do. (06:03–06:09)

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