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On the recordFebruary 23, 2015
I believe in the Endangered Species Act, but we have to be careful how we administer it that we don't undermine public support for it.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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King emphasizes cautious administration of the Endangered Species Act to maintain public support.

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