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John Cornyn: “Right now [fentanyl is] the leading cause of death for…”

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

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

Published | Video Starts at 03:12

But so much of this has to do with public awareness, so families will talk about it. Schools can help young people. Right now [fentanyl is] the leading cause of death for people between the age of 18 and 45. It's terrible stuff. And you, sir, you've been a district judge. Yes. And you, this is your fourth term in the Senate. So you've, you've seen there's always something new that comes up. (03:12–03:17)

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Asserts that fentanyl is currently the leading cause of death for people aged 18 to 45.

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