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Lisa Murkowski: “Well, and I think along that line, if I may, General, making sure that it is not just an assessment or an evaluation as…”

On the recordJune 27, 2017
Well, and I think along that line, if I may, General, making sure that it is not just an assessment or an evaluation as to the economic justification, but the fact that you have life safety reasons.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Emphasizing the importance of safety and socioeconomic benefits in assessments.

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