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On the recordFebruary 1, 2012
It is one thing to talk about it after the fact. It is another thing to try to fix it so it doesn't become such a bureaucratic maze that nothing happens.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford emphasizes the need for proactive measures to prevent future issues.

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