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John Shimkus: “The fear factor that my friend mentioned, one of your statements in your opening statement said 'at this time.'”

On the recordOctober 24, 2011
The fear factor that my friend mentioned, one of your statements in your opening statement said 'at this time.'
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus discusses the impact of language on public perception regarding air quality regulations.

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