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Randy Tate: Once again, I cannot name the names of the FERC, but the point to keep in mind, the gentleman from Oregon, is, if we do…

On the recordMay 11, 1995
Once again, I cannot name the names of the FERC, but the point to keep in mind, the gentleman from Oregon, is, if we do not make these differences and changes, we are going to have two processes. I mean we have to decide. Eventually, there has to be an answer. Otherwise this becomes a lawyers' dream. We are going to argue between which is right. I am someone who respects States' rights, but ultimately there needs to be a decision. This provides that ultimate decision. Otherwise we are just hanging out there in space waiting for someone to answer. This gives a final answer, and that is what we need.
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Randy Tate
Republican · Washington

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Discussing the need for a decisive process regarding FERC and state approvals.

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