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On the recordFebruary 6, 2004
It is an important bill. I argue that it is a vital bill to support the infrastructure we are all so dependent upon each and every day in our activities, whether it is during the weekends, or going to school or work, or as part of our business. We have an obligation to continue to address it and to complete this next week.
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William H. Frist
Tennessee

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Discussing the importance of the highway bill during Senate floor debate.

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