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On the recordFebruary 23, 2015
I strongly support every infrastructure project that passes a rigorous cost-benefit test based on national criteria.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden emphasizes the importance of rigorous evaluation for infrastructure projects.

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