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David McKinley: “If we continue with this, with being stonewalled, I guess, that argument of making perfect the enemy of good and we do…”

On the recordApril 10, 2013
If we continue with this, with being stonewalled, I guess, that argument of making perfect the enemy of good and we do not pass a bill, can you help paint the picture of what happens?
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David McKinley
Republican · West Virginia

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McKinley emphasizes the need for legislative action to avoid outdated disposal methods.

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