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Bill Nelson: What the Senator didn't say is that this puts a State's veto power over the U.S. Government as to its security…

On the recordMay 15, 2008
What the Senator didn't say is that this puts a State's veto power over the U.S. Government as to its security arrangements in restricted areas off the coast which you never want to put at stake. What the Senator also didn't tell you is there are already 31 million acres offshore that are ready for lease that have not been drilled.
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Bill Nelson
Democratic · Florida

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Discussing the implications of state veto power over federal security arrangements during a debate.

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