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On the recordFebruary 14, 2012
It is always important for everyone on this committee, everyone in Congress, Democrat and Republican alike, to recognize that outdoor recreation and tourism is a huge part of our economies.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the economic importance of outdoor recreation and tourism.

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