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On the recordJune 17, 2013
If we slow down already long wait times even further, with a system that doesn't work or with a system whose effect on throughput we cannot ascertain, that to me is troubling, as well.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

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Expressing concern about potential delays in trade due to ineffective security systems.

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