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On the recordSeptember 30, 2009
Today it is others trying to dig up the red rocks. Those of us who believe we should preserve our natural treasures for future generations have an obligation to do all that we can to continue the efforts of those individuals like Teddy Roosevelt who fought so hard to protect our wildlands.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

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Grijalva emphasizes the importance of preserving natural lands for future generations.

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