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On the recordJune 26, 2013
But, if we were to totally Federalize it, we would have to hire tens of thousands of employees. Is that correct?
Said by
Lester Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Johnson questions the feasibility of federalizing a project due to the need for many employees.

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