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On the recordAugust 4, 2007
I would submit that this is nothing about scare tactics. In fact, this morning I received notice from our Governor, who is a resident of New York City, supporting this amendment because this will help us get power to New York City in a responsible way. That's what this amendment is about. It's not about preventing it. It's about helping it to be done in a responsible way.
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Michael Arcuri
New York

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Discussing an amendment related to power supply for New York City.

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