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On the recordMarch 9, 2011
Using the maintenance backlog or the economic downturn as reasons to oppose expansion of the National Park System is not the way to support National Parks.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

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Grijalva argues against using economic challenges as excuses to halt park expansion.

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