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On the recordOctober 14, 2011
I would have to say, as important as it is to protect jobs, it's important to protect lives. We have a responsibility to protect lives. You heard what's in this material. You can see why it's a national responsibility. So let's fulfill that national responsibility. Rely on EPA to use scientific findings. Let's protect the public health and do the right thing and defeat this legislation.
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Jerry Moran
Republican · Kansas

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