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On the recordMay 17, 2010
I think it is, particularly at this time, shortsighted of us as a Nation to even think about putting Anwar into wilderness status.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Murkowski argues against designating Anwar as wilderness, citing oil production potential.

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