"Last year, we all saw how the shortages of PPE cost American lives," Slotkin said. "We struggled to get things like masks and gloves for our healthcare workers, and it was obvious that our supply chains had failed. It was so clear we could never let that happen again, especially on items that are directly connected to our national security. We've come up with a strong set of proposals that will help minimize our reliance on foreign suppliers – particularly China – and prevent future shortages."
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