On the recordSeptember 30, 2008
The decision to establish marine reserves should be made as a result of a transparent, science-based process and be the least intrusive possible to get the job done.
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congress.govBarack Obama: “The decision to establish marine reserves should be made as a result of a transparent, science-based process and be the…”
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Obama emphasizes the importance of transparency and science in establishing marine reserves.
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