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James Lankford: “We don't know and we weren't a part of any of the conversation, but it is going to affect our economy significantly.”

On the recordJuly 17, 2013
We don't know and we weren't a part of any of the conversation, but it is going to affect our economy significantly.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford highlights the potential economic impact of decisions made without public involvement.

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