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On the recordJuly 17, 2013
But the challenge of it is, as far as the input to rulemakings, I know you have said every time it is used there will be opportunity for reply there, but the challenge is that now every time it is used it has to be fought, rather than discussing it the first time.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford emphasizes the need for initial discussions on regulatory inputs to avoid future conflicts.

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