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On the recordJuly 20, 2009
It seems to me that is a pretty basic question if you are evaluating cost-effectiveness and particularly if you are giving any kind of serious consideration to cost-effectiveness. Don't you agree?
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

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McClintock emphasizes the importance of cost-effectiveness in evaluating water projects.

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