Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Ranking Member noted this was a good exploration of public policy, and, Mr. Chairman, I would just like to ask you the question are we holding this hearing in order to gain the diverse perspectives and develop better public policy in this area?
On the recordJune 13, 2017
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Merkley emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives in shaping public policy.
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