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On the recordJuly 20, 2009
Like the Statue of Liberty, or the Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building just across the street from us, the Grand Canyon is one of the most instantly recognizable icons in the world.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

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Grijalva emphasizes the Grand Canyon's significance as a national icon.

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