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On the recordFebruary 23, 2015
Well, I will tell you, when you mention infrastructure, the first thing they say is, 'Why can't we get that part of the freeway fixed?'
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden highlights public frustration with infrastructure issues during town hall meetings.

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