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On the recordMarch 4, 2009
I just hope and pray that we will be able to execute on that bar that we have set.
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Roland Burris
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Burris expresses hope for successful execution of Recovery Act transparency and accountability measures.

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