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Lisa Murkowski: “I would like to further clarify that this language is not intended to endorse or accelerate the pace of external…”

On the recordJuly 15, 1997
I would like to further clarify that this language is not intended to endorse or accelerate the pace of external regulation, which should be the subject of hearings and legislative action on the part of the authorizing committees, and that the Senator will work with me to ensure that the statement of managers reflects this understanding.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Clarifying the intent of language regarding external regulation in legislative discussions.

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