On the recordJuly 20, 2009
the principal purpose of government is not to produce abundant water and power but rather to ration and manage shortages
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congress.govthe principal purpose of government is not to produce abundant water and power but rather to ration and manage shortages
McClintock criticizes the shift in government policy from abundance to rationing resources.
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