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On the recordOctober 5, 2000
In response to my colleague, the senior Senator from Nevada, let me say that your understanding of the issues affecting Lake Tahoe is correct. Your concerns seem reasonable, as does your interpretation of the language in question.
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T. Gorton
Republican · Washington

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Discussing issues related to Lake Tahoe during Senate floor debate.

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