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On the recordSeptember 12, 2011
Those who support destructive amendments to the Antiquities Act either fail to realize the value of the resources the Act has preserved or the seriousness of the threats posed to the resources or both.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

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Grijalva emphasizes the importance of the Antiquities Act and its resources.

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