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On the recordApril 18, 2016
I give Congressman Valadao credit for at least being honest about his intentions. But when my colleagues across the aisle continuously push to gut the Endangered Species Act, I will continue to defend it.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

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Grijalva defends the Endangered Species Act against ongoing attacks.

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