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Tim Walz: “ESA is not perfect, but I also think when I see some of the language coming up that only one percent of species have…”

On the recordMarch 25, 2013
ESA is not perfect, but I also think when I see some of the language coming up that only one percent of species have been delisted.
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Tim Walz
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Walz acknowledges imperfections in the ESA while highlighting its purpose.

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