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On the recordApril 28, 2014
I cannot imagine that scenario. And why it would take years to make that decision is just--it defies common sense, in my opinion.
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Tom Rice
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Rice expresses disbelief at the lengthy decision-making process for port dredging.

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