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On the recordNovember 1, 2017
If in fact this body of Congress wants to contemplate the development of oil and gas in the 1002 Area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, it should be done with the best science, the most current science available.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono emphasizes the need for scientific research before drilling decisions in ANWR.

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