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On the recordJune 8, 2016
in 15 seconds I yield to no one here in my commitment to the environment, but I also have a commitment to common sense. We are talking about bridges, not expanding--same size, same dimensions, and same location. If that were it, I would oppose this amendment; however, this amendment has a safety valve that the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of the bridge must pass muster with the State-level permitting and environmental protection authority. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time of the Senator has expired.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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