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On the recordApril 2, 2019
I think this--again, the challenges that we face here reinforce the need for much more of a whole-of-government approach and getting the oars pulling in the same direction.
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Jim Langevin
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Langevin emphasizes the importance of a unified government approach to address challenges.

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