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John Dingell: “I think, in summary, you can tell us though that these cuts are going to be extremely destructive to the well-being of…”

On the recordMarch 10, 2011
I think, in summary, you can tell us though that these cuts are going to be extremely destructive to the well-being of the Great Lakes and to the protection of that absolutely wondrous treasure.
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John Dingell
Democratic · Michigan

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Dingell emphasizes the harmful effects of budget cuts on Great Lakes protection.

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