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On the recordFebruary 6, 2008
I just think it is so much of a false--I know you believe what you are saying--but it is a false expectation for the people to believe that we can meet our needs as a great and growing and strong Nation.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

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Boxer critiques the expectation of meeting transportation needs without additional funding.

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