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Richard Nixon: But more important, we must assure that in the future we take not only full but also timely account of the environmental…

On the recordJanuary 18, 1971
But more important, we must assure that in the future we take not only full but also timely account of the environmental impact of such projects-so that instead of merely halting the damage, we prevent it.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Statement About Halting Construction of the Cross Florida Barge Canal

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