07/20/2009
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"I've been proud to work over the past few years with Representative McEachin on comprehensive legislation to address environmental injustice."
"I am concerned that this legislation could give more power to people who are not from our communities, who are not elected to represent our communities, and who don't have to find a way to survive in ..."
"But when they can find a tribal or minority voice that supports a drilling or a mining project, they temporarily become interested in environmental justice."
"Achieving environmental justice for all is a major priority, and Congress, I really believe needs to act with the level of urgency that it deserves."