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On the recordFebruary 11, 2009
we are so concerned that opinions overtake facts, and the next thing you know you are making decisions based on an insight but not really sound scientific evidence.
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Johnny Isakson
Republican · Georgia

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Isakson emphasizes the importance of basing decisions on scientific evidence rather than opinions.

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