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Quotes of the Week
"Most average Republicans are throwing up over the fact the knuckleheads are running the show."
(Boehner, John, R-Ohio, former U.S. House speaker; interview conducted by Heath, Ryan; Frankfurt, Germany; Politico Brussels Playbook; 10/26/2017.)
"If we can teach young people, and people generally, not to start [taking opioids], it's really, really easy not to take 'em."
(Trump, Donald, R-N.Y., U.S. president; speech; White House; 10/26/2017.)
Post-Deadline Developments:
"After Aug. Declaration, Trump Finally Does Paperwork, Declares Opioid Crisis a 'Public Health Emergency'; Stops Short of 'National Emergency' and Additional Funding" (10/26/2017)
Historical References:
"Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) Declines 2018 Run With Strongest Condemnation of Trump's Character to Date; He 'Will not Be Complicit,' Has 'Grandchildren to Answer To'" (10/24/2017)
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