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On the recordSeptember 20, 2011
Congress, in my opinion, has a moral responsibility to help save Eisenhower's Arctic sanctuary--a wonder like Yellowstone, the Tetons, Big Bend, and the Grand Canyon--for future generations to enjoy.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes Congress's duty to protect the Arctic sanctuary for future generations.

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