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Peter DeFazio: “We want people just to think these things through. It is not a mandate but think about it as you move forward instead of…”

On the recordJuly 18, 2022
We want people just to think these things through. It is not a mandate but think about it as you move forward instead of doing the same thing again and again, which doesn't work.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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DeFazio emphasizes the importance of thoughtful policy over repetitive practices in highway construction.

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