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On the recordJuly 18, 2017
Both sides of the aisle used to agree that protecting America's natural heritage for the enjoyment of this generation and for future generations was a worthy goal, and that relying on sound science to guide conservation policy was the gold standard for natural resources management.
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Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

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Huffman emphasizes the historical bipartisan commitment to conservation and science.

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