WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole made the following statement upon the dedication ceremony of the National Weather Center in Norman:

 "With great anticipation, the National Weather Center opened its doors today to an exciting future and a promising partnership between the federal government, the University and the private sector. With everyone under the same roof the possibilities are limitless on what can be accomplished. The work to be conducted at the National Weather Center will move us toward a more mature understanding of storms and weather patterns and will surely lead to increased lead time and the saving of lives.  I am very excited to see the fruits of this venture."

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