I would ask, is it not essentially one of the ways of protecting these resources that we have charged them to in fact go into the courts, to implement the laws, to educate about the laws that are passed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, or by the State of Minnesota, or by the national government?
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It is time that Congress breath new life into Wilderness Preservation System and expand on its already diverse portfolio.
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Although I am here to celebrate and commend Congress for its role in protecting our nation's land, the Wilderness Preservation System is far from complete and the land is far from being fully protected.
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