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On the recordJuly 18, 2017
What these bills ignore is that protecting fish and wildlife is not just a good idea in principle; it is good for the economy and it is good for people.
Said by
Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

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Huffman emphasizes the economic benefits of protecting wildlife.

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