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Distinct possibility. i can't speak for other states but if you look at the scale of the epidemic nationally and the scale in missouri and you consider the evidence of the drug companies and their fraud and deceit and outright lies, i think it's hard not to see that something needs to be done and that is why we have taken bold action today. >> bret: last thing, how long do you think this will take the process, the lawsuit, moving this forward? >> well, there will be due process for all involved. the drug companies will have a chance to answer for their misdeeds. but i hope it will be swift. we...

Distinct possibility. i can't speak for other states but if you look at the scale of the epidemic nationally and the scale in missouri and you consider the evidence of the drug companies and their fraud and deceit and outright lies, i think it's hard not to see that something needs to be done and that is why we have taken bold action today. >> bret: last thing, how long do you think this will take the process, the lawsuit, moving this forward? >> well, there will be due process for all involved. the drug companies will have a chance to answer for their misdeeds. but i hope it will be swift. we...

What is the ultimate goal with the suits? >> well, the goal is to hold the drug companies accountable. we are seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in damages and hundreds of millions more in civil penalties. here is what i would like to see ultimately. i'd like to see fully funded recovery programs for those who are suffering because of the epidemic. rehabilitation programs. job training programs for those who have been taken out of the workforce and the labor market because of what they suffered through. programs to help people get back on their feet and help communities heel. that is the ...

The suits? >> well, the goal is to hold the drug companies accountable. we are seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in damages and hundreds of millions more in civil penalties. here is what i would like to see ultimately. i'd like to see fully funded recovery programs for those who are suffering because of the epidemic. rehabilitation programs. job training programs for those who have been taken out of the workforce and the labor market because of what they suffered through. programs to help people get back on their feet and help communities heel. that is the ultimate goal. to be accountabi...

Distinct possibility. i can't speak for other states but if you look at the scale of the epidemic nationally and the scale in missouri and you consider the evidence of the drug companies and their fraud and deceit and outright lies, i think it's hard not to see that something needs to be done and that is why we have taken bold action today. >> bret: last thing, how long do you think this will take the process, the lawsuit, moving this forward? >> well, there will be due process for all involved. the drug companies will have a chance to answer for their misdeeds. but i hope it will be swift. we...