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On the recordJuly 15, 2015
somehow we have to be able to balance that out, and if there is a need for additional authority or responsibility, we have discussed 12866
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford emphasizes the need to balance agency reviews with regulatory responsibilities.

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