“I think it's purely racially motivated.”
“I hope Darline does this, in that there would be nobody better to honor the legacy of her beloved brother, Lindsey.”
“The United States is being unnecessarily invaded by filthy, polluted, and unhealthy air.”
“There's literal evidence in the record of state legislators referring to Montgomery during the redistricting process as 'monkey town.'”

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On the recordMay 17, 2023
I think as you know, one of the foundations of the National Environmental Policy Act is the belief that there is a value to the participatory process.
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Thomas R. Carper
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Emphasizes the importance of public participation in government actions.

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