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On the recordNovember 2, 2011
It is not simply about a mining company and their profit line. It is about a value and a spirit of the American people.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Grijalva emphasizes the broader significance of the Grand Canyon beyond economic interests.

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