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On the recordFebruary 18, 2010
It seems to me if you've got a bathtub that's full and you're working on the drain to let some water out you need to work on the faucet to stop some coming in.
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Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota
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Editor's note · Context

Dorgan emphasizes the need to manage water inflow while addressing outflow issues.

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