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Lynn C. Woolsey: “Americans realize we should not risk 1.5 million acres of pristine wilderness for a meager, 6-month supply of oil that…”

On the recordApril 10, 2003
Americans realize we should not risk 1.5 million acres of pristine wilderness for a meager, 6-month supply of oil that wouldn't even be available for 10 years. My constituents in Marin and Sonoma counties are miles from the Arctic Refuge. But there are two easy reasons why we care about land in Alaska. First, the people I represent believe strongly in respecting and preserving all the world's environment not just for today, but for generations to come. Second, they know that once we start to let oil interests pilfer the environment in Alaska, the Bush administration and their oil buddies might see the California coast as next. Mr. Chairman, if we open this door today, even a crack, it will be impossible to close. Oppose drilling in the Arctic Refuge.
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Lynn C. Woolsey
California
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Opposing drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge during a House floor debate.

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