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On the recordMarch 19, 2009
We need to negotiate the best deal we can and lock in on not a year extension, but go long and at least out go there 5 to 7 years where we can take advantage of the market rates and we can stabilize.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton emphasizes the importance of securing long-term deals in the current market.

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