On the recordMarch 25, 2009
By being open and honest with the American people about the science behind our decisions, that is how we will harness the power of science to achieve our goals to preserve our environment.
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congress.govBarack Obama: “By being open and honest with the American people about the science behind our decisions, that is how we will harness…”
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Obama emphasizes the importance of transparency and science in environmental decision-making.
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