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William Bryan: Do I understand the thrust of the Senator's argument is not to advocate some new standards for CAFE but simply to permit…

On the recordSeptember 15, 1999
Do I understand the thrust of the Senator's argument is not to advocate some new standards for CAFE but simply to permit those who are charged with that responsibility to make a basic inquiry as to whether or not there is room, based upon science, safety, and other considerations, to consider an increase in fuel economy standards?
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William Bryan
Florida

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Discussing fuel economy standards during a Senate debate.

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