James Lankford actually said...

This is not a level playing field where an individual can just, as it has been argued: Well, it is not legally binding.

Lankford emphasizes the serious consequences of not following guidance, despite claims of it being non-binding.

09/21/2016

More James Lankford Quotes

OK. I have to run to the floor, and I am going to turn this over to the capacity hands of Senator Heitkamp, and then I will be back.

There has been this goal of 60. How was the 60-day time period set, that is what we want to achieve?

Is the opportunity to know--just tell me yes or no, are we moving to the next step?

I agree that dealing with the classification system is biting off an enormous chunk.