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ms. hassan: thank you. mr. president, in my home state of new hampshire, and in communities across the nation, there is no greater public health and safety challenge than the fentanyl, heroin, and opioid crisis. everywhere i go, i hear stories from people affected by this crisis. i hear inspiring stories from those in recovery who are tirelessly working to stay healthy and rebuild their lives, and i hear tragic stories from siblings, parents, and friends who have experienced the unimaginable pain of losing a loved one. the courage of people willing to share their stories is key to breaking down the stigma of addiction and pushing for solutions. this month, i saw reports that mothers in new hampshire and in our neighboring state of massachusetts are doing just that. these mothers have all lost their children to overdoses, but through their grief, they are fighting to ensure that other parents are spared from what they have endured. they are writing letters to the white house that are set to arrive on valenti

ms. hassan: thank you, mr. president. i want to thank my colleagues for their words on this difficult, challenging topic. mr. president, on this day two weeks ago, the parkland, florida, community took 17 bullets to the heart as cameron, a junior at marjory stoneman douglas high school so devastatingly put it. over the past years the epidemic of gun violence has touched every as pet of american life -- every aspect of american life. from schools and churches to concerts, nightclubs, and movie theaters, in homes and in the workplace. after each of these tragedies we say yu enough is enough yet time and again congress fails to take action and the discussion fades until this deadly cycle once again repeats itself. but, mr. president, we cannot allow this vicious cycle to continue. like many americans, i've been inspired and touched by the bravery of the students of stoneman douglas and by their determination to create from this tragedy a legacy of positive change. they are looking to us to help ensure they are the last stude