[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 197 (Tuesday, December 10, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1572]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 10, 2019

  Mr. KEATING. Madam Speaker, due to flight delays, I was unable to 
participate during Monday vote series, which included two critical 
pieces of legislation addressing opioid prevention, detection, and 
resilience. With my extensive background addressing the opioid epidemic 
and as a member of the House Congressional Caucus on Prescription Drug 
Abuse, I believe H.R. 4761 and H.R. 4739 contain crucial mechanisms to 
further support the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's effort in 
analyzing synthetic opioids in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
  Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 656, and 
YEA on Roll Call No. 655

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