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On the recordJuly 12, 2023
Just to follow up on the Vice Chair's comments, I very much appreciate that line of questioning.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico
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Lujan expresses support for Murkowski's inquiry regarding water settlement issues.

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