Raúl Grijalva
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Raúl Manuel Grijalva is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Arizona's 3rd congressional district since 2003. A member of the Democratic Party, Grijalva has been an advocate for environmental protection, education, and healthcare reform throughout his tenure in Congress. He has played a significant role in various legislative initiatives, particularly those aimed at addressing climate change and promoting social justice.
This summer I took part in the Speak Out for Good Jobs Now! Rebuild the American Dream tour. Thousands of concerned Americans packed rooms across this country to share their stories of hardship, unemployment, and struggle. From these…
I would say given their multibillion dollars in profits--I think they have almost a trillion dollars in profits over the last 10 years--I would say they don't need the incentives to drill.
It is a special place that needs to be protected, and there shouldn't be any gas or oil development there because it belongs to all of us Americans.
The proponents of legislation to undermine the Antiquities Act... are on the wrong side of history.
Without a doubt many of the 71 existing national monuments are extremely valuable natural and historic treasures.
I didn't introduce the Montana Land Sovereignty Act to undermine the intent of the Antiquities Act.
In many of the debates we have in this Committee I believe that my Republican colleagues are on the wrong side of the issue.
The Antiquities Act was never meant to circumvent Congress and designate huge parcels of land as National Monuments.





