Jeff Merkley: “At the end of the day, the public's greatest safeguard in this area…”

On the recordMarch 23, 2009

At the end of the day, the public's greatest safeguard in this area lies in the process of the appointment of Commissioners.

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Merkley emphasizes the importance of appointing qualified Commissioners for public safety.

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