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Paul Tonko: It is an opportunity for Congress to be productive and objective.

On the recordNovember 16, 2011
It is an opportunity for Congress to be productive and objective.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko emphasizes the chance for Congress to work together on environmental issues.

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