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On the recordMay 31, 2010
I'm so pleased we're in Carrington this morning to focus on 52 and 281, in light of changing circumstances relative to the utilization of these roads principally driven by agriculture.
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota
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Senator Conrad emphasizes the importance of focusing on rural roads due to changing agricultural needs.

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