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On the recordMarch 11, 2009
The Endangered Species Act is not well suited to deal with climate change which is a global phenomenon that has built up over decades.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Murkowski argues the ESA is inadequate for addressing climate change issues.

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