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David Skaggs: I appreciate the forthcomingness of the gentleman, who makes it very clear that he fundamentally disagrees with the…

On the recordJanuary 23, 1995
I appreciate the forthcomingness of the gentleman, who makes it very clear that he fundamentally disagrees with the proposition that those who cause pollution should pay to clean it up, and he holds to his position consistently and I think would carry it through consistently.
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David Skaggs
Colorado

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Discussing differing views on pollution responsibility during a debate.

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