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On the recordJuly 18, 2017
the ESA does not need congressional meddling to work better. What it needs is congressional support.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Grijalva emphasizes the need for support rather than interference with the Endangered Species Act.

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