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On the recordJune 6, 2017
Well, I am hopeful that we won't ignore the areas of controversy, but I subscribe wholeheartedly to the notion let's start where we can, establish the principles, spread the benefit.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon

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Blumenauer emphasizes the importance of addressing controversial areas while starting with achievable goals.

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