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On the recordSeptember 20, 2011
Protecting the environment is as important to Alaskans and perhaps more important to Alaskans than to all Americans.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the importance of environmental protection to Alaskans.

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