On the recordOctober 5, 2000
I agree with his statement that the Committee intends for Interior to study the entire NRC report carefully and to adopt a rule that is consistent with the findings and recommendations of that report.
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govinfo.govT. Gorton: “I agree with his statement that the Committee intends for Interior to study the entire NRC report carefully and to adopt…”
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Discussing the intent of Congress regarding the NRC report during a Senate floor debate.
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