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On the recordOctober 17, 2011
We have a real problem in that local governments don't know what's below, that local residents don't know what's below.
Said by
Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Wicker emphasizes the issue of local ignorance regarding underground pipelines.

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