The Senator is correct. But it is important to point out that there was so much concern about step 1, there was a fence or a condition attached to the expenditure of the money. It is incumbent upon all of us to read the report and ask, does that satisfy us that we ought to take the next step?
Mike Levin: “The Senator is correct. But it is important to point out that there was so much concern about step 1, there was a fence…”
On the recordMay 21, 2003
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Discussing concerns related to funding and the necessity of reviewing a report before proceeding.
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