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On the recordJune 19, 2012
I just want to be on the record that I am fine with a pure technical correction bill, but anything that significantly changes the estoppel provisions in the bill we passed needs to have the full consideration of all the stakeholders and all the members of this Committee before we would do that.
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Thomas Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

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Coburn emphasizes the need for thorough consideration before changing provisions in the bill.

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