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Raúl Grijalva: It will likely require an Act of Congress to stop the Resolution Copper Mine and save the Apache religion, our culture…

On the recordApril 12, 2021
It will likely require an Act of Congress to stop the Resolution Copper Mine and save the Apache religion, our culture and way of life, and the region's water supply for future generations.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

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Grijalva emphasized the need for congressional action to protect cultural and environmental interests.

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