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Patsy T. Mink: We cannot afford to wait any longer. By allocating the resources and allowing scientists to collect the genetic samples…

On the recordJanuary 20, 1999
We cannot afford to wait any longer. By allocating the resources and allowing scientists to collect the genetic samples now, we can ensure our endangered plants will survive.
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Patsy T. Mink
Hawaii
Source
congress.gov
Jan 20, 1999

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Urgent call to action for funding and support for conservation efforts.

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