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On the recordSeptember 28, 2015
I can't calculate that loss to our economy. I can't calculate that lost opportunity cost.
Said by
John Barrasso
Republican · Wyoming

Editor's note · Context

Barrasso highlights the uncertainty in economic impacts due to development delays.

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