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Niki Tsongas: “As we discuss the importance of the Antiquities Act, it is rooted in the fact that our Nation has made a commitment that…”

On the recordMay 1, 2017
As we discuss the importance of the Antiquities Act, it is rooted in the fact that our Nation has made a commitment that our most significant historical, cultural, and natural sites should be preserved in perpetuity.
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Niki Tsongas
Massachusetts

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Emphasizes the commitment to preserving significant sites through the Antiquities Act.

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