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On the recordJune 3, 2014
If we are going to spend $100 million this year on Port Security Grants, and the total bill for bringing our tier one ports is $2.5 billion, we are 12½ years from bringing them.
Said by
Thomas Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

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Coburn emphasizes the need for a clear understanding of port security funding requirements.

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