Well, there are too many things that have bothered all of us that in the past we have ignored, such as all the illnesses that are borne in water and the air, and I think the environmental justice community has the right to bring them to court so that we can try to prevent them or remedy them with the pollutants and make sure that our communities are safe and safeguarded.
Napolitano emphasizes the need for accountability regarding water and air quality issues.
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