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Lisa Murkowski: “And that argument needs to be made exceptionally clear.”

On the recordAugust 19, 2009
And that argument needs to be made exceptionally clear.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Murkowski emphasizes the importance of clearly presenting the argument for strategic earmarking.

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