Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
I guess just a basic question is: Do you think that this is reasonable?
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Murkowski questions the lengthy permit process for OCS permits compared to quicker permits in the Gulf.

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