I remain committed to finding common-sense solutions to actually move this forward in a real bipartisan action
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Expresses dedication to bipartisan efforts for reforming the Endangered Species Act.
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to merely open the floodgates to the use of our public lands without any protections, due process, community involvement... is going back to a time that got us into this situation.
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