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Earl Blumenauer: “It is dangerous to them; it is dangerous to society; and it is heartbreaking for their families. I have appreciated our…”

On the recordApril 12, 2016
It is dangerous to them; it is dangerous to society; and it is heartbreaking for their families. I have appreciated our conversations on that, going back and forth, and what you have tried to do to be able to make sure that the balance is struck. I am confident, before we are through, that we can make sure that the other areas that require that give-and-take can, in fact, be met. I would like to thank you for allowing me to speak on behalf of it, and I look forward to the next steps.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon
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Apr 12, 2016

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