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Lisa Murkowski: “I rise today to say that that time has come. Today it is a reality. I hope in the coming debate we can separate much of…”

On the recordNovember 29, 2001
I rise today to say that that time has come. Today it is a reality. I hope in the coming debate we can separate much of the fiction that has been associated with this issue. I rise today in support of the amendment to the underlying legislation offered by Senator Lott. Division A through G of the amendment will provide a balanced and comprehensive energy policy to guide this Nation into the future.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Discussing the significance of passing a comprehensive energy bill during Senate floor debate.

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