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On the recordJuly 24, 2017
the Great Lakes provide drinking water to over 40 million Americans--a pretty significant source of water.
Said by
Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of the Great Lakes as a drinking water source.

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