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On the recordJanuary 31, 2012
I got frustrated at the end when they kept stating how we have failed to act.
Said by
John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Shimkus expresses frustration over repeated claims of inaction regarding nuclear waste management.

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