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On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
I think it is a commonsense nonstarter to even have that discussion if half of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund is being diverted for unrelated purposes.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Vitter emphasizes the impracticality of discussing increased fees when funds are misallocated.

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