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Chris Murphy: “I think protecting it as a national historical park would be hugely in the public interest, and a wonderful way to honor…”

On the recordMarch 6, 2012
I think protecting it as a national historical park would be hugely in the public interest, and a wonderful way to honor his memory.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Murphy emphasizes the importance of designating the Blackstone River Valley as a national historical park.

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