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On the recordJune 19, 2017
I imagine, just knowing your background, that you probably share my concerns that such issues get the insight from experts and also that the public has a chance to weigh in, so that we get, in this 'We the People' Republic, a full opportunity to make sure we get kind of policy right, if you will, when it has an impact on so many people.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley emphasizes the importance of expert insight and public input in policymaking.

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