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Richard Shelby: I would say to the Senators from Colorado and Oklahoma that I am certainly aware of the actions of the states on this…

On the recordAugust 1, 2001
I would say to the Senators from Colorado and Oklahoma that I am certainly aware of the actions of the states on this and I would agree that their views are of utmost importance in any final designation. I would share with the Senators that I am hesitant for the Congress to designate routes when the process among the States to determine the corridor's working toward conclusion.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

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Discussing state involvement in route designation during a congressional debate.

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