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Neil Abercrombie: “Thank you. That is why I am hoping that you would consider in this instance possibly withdrawing it. When you say the…”

On the recordJune 20, 2006
Thank you. That is why I am hoping that you would consider in this instance possibly withdrawing it. When you say the process is out of control, I am not going to argue with you about that. I really don't. But this process with this project, I can assure you was totally in control, thoroughly vetted, and the decision that came out of it was I believe unanimous in the committee, and I don't believe received any opposition on the basis that it was done capriciously or arbitrarily or because of the influence of a Member for reasons other than the merits. I can assure you of that, and I make my request once again, and thank you for your time and thank the gentleman for yielding.
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Neil Abercrombie
Hawaii
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