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On the recordSeptember 18, 1997
I am unfamiliar with the details of the proposed CO2 project, but I can assure my colleagues from North Dakota and Montana that I will work with you, Senator Byrd and the House conferees to include Statement of Managers language allowing the Department of Energy to make a loan to the owners of Great Plains for the CO2 project, provided the project is consistent with our country's overall energy and environmental policy objectives and is worthy of federal support.
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T. Gorton
Republican · Washington

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Discussing support for a CO2 project and potential federal loan assistance.

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