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And finally, it cannot rise to this challenge if it treats its statu- 

 tory mission as a cost of doing business, or as an impediment of 

 doing business. 



Bonneville's mission under the regional act is the reason for Bon- 

 neville doing business, and the only plausible reason for Bonneville 

 to continue to operate as a public entity. 



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It is what distinguishes Bonneville as a uniquely valuable re- 

 gional institution that serves the Northwest with a great deal more 

 than kilowatt hours, and we will do everything in our power to 

 help it continue to fulfill that mission. Thank you very much. 



Senator Hatfield. Thank you, Mr. Golden. 



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