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On the recordFebruary 6, 2008
We have a rare opportunity here. We have a Committee that is, in a bipartisan way, interested in taking a big look down the road about what our Country's needs are.
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Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

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Discussing the bipartisan opportunity to address infrastructure needs.

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