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On the recordDecember 5, 2017
I do not believe in interim protection. I believe if we are going to spend the money, get the permits, and try to put something in place to protect people and the economy, we need to build it to the point where it should be built to begin with.
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Jim Inhofe
Republican · Oklahoma

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Advocates for comprehensive flood protection measures rather than temporary solutions.

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