04/17/2013
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"my condolences to Senator Snowe, but my enthusiasm to Senator Begich"
"I believe the ban would as Senator Begich suggested, slow down the process to a point whereby more relevant agencies could have an opportunity to enhance the scientific review process."
"I think it's an important issue."
"the reason you've had 16 months of public deliberation on this, at least the information, is because back in August, September of last year, some of us said, 'Pause.'"