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Norman D. Dicks: “I promise the gentleman from California, one, that we will work to make sure that all commitments are kept by the…”

On the recordJune 14, 2000
I promise the gentleman from California, one, that we will work to make sure that all commitments are kept by the administration, and, number two, that I am very interested in this, and I want to work with the gentleman and the other Members in that area in resolving this issue to the gentleman's satisfaction. The most important point here is that the Fish and Wildlife Service understands the crucial importance of having adequate flood control and reliable flood control even in the context of this new wildlife refuge once it is created. So I think this is a good outcome. And I appreciate the gentleman's interest and will work with him to resolve this problem in a proper way.
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Addressing commitments related to flood control and wildlife refuge issues.

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