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Mark Kirk: “When you cite that section of the law, it does use the word ``interoperable.'' I want to make sure we are not in a…”

On the recordJuly 12, 2016
When you cite that section of the law, it does use the word ``interoperable.'' I want to make sure we are not in a situation where it depends on what the definition of ``is'' is. We have to get away from that kind of thinking.
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Mark Kirk
Republican · Illinois

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Senator Kirk emphasizes the importance of clear definitions in legal terms.

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