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On the recordJanuary 27, 2014
I think you did, I mean I think when Congress looks at any of these issues related to reforms or permitting processes you have to look through that--you have to look through the lens of what's politically possible as well.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Murkowski acknowledges the need for politically feasible reforms in permitting processes.

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