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Paul Tonko: “I would hope that these would be the cornerstone of the discussion between the State of New York and the Department.”

On the recordMay 17, 2018
I would hope that these would be the cornerstone of the discussion between the State of New York and the Department.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Tonko emphasizes the importance of certain facts in discussions with New York State.

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