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Patrick Morrisey: “Drugs and fentanyl... have hit West Virginia very hard.”

Featuring: Patrick Morrisey, Republican | Governor of West Virginia

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Published October 24, 2025 | Video Starts at 03:41

And if you need help from the governor or your delegates, they're here for you as well. Doesn't that sound good? Very, very cool. Now, as you probably know, Drugs and fentanyl... have hit West Virginia very hard. And I've been working, fighting against that for a long time. But I think when it comes to combating starts with you guys, our kids, you're our most precious resource. (03:41–03:47)

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Asserts that drugs and fentanyl have significantly impacted West Virginia.

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