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James Lankford: “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…”

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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