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On the recordNovember 9, 1997
Thank you very much for the clarification, Mr. chairman. I greatly appreciate the Chairman's efforts on these two projects which address important economic, environmental, and public safety needs in southwest Washington. I also want to commend the chairman of the Energy and Water subcommittee, Senator Domenici, whose efforts were crucial to securing the necessary funds.
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T. Gorton
Republican · Washington

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Commending efforts on projects addressing economic, environmental, and public safety needs in southwest Washington.

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