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James Oberstar: It is the common heritage of all Americans.

On the recordSeptember 21, 2009
It is the common heritage of all Americans.
Said by
James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Oberstar highlights the national significance of protecting estuaries like Chesapeake Bay.

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