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Cory Booker: I think it would be objectionable to the overwhelming majority of Americans if they knew more of the truth of what those…

On the recordMarch 16, 2015
I think it would be objectionable to the overwhelming majority of Americans if they knew more of the truth of what those traps do and how this legislation would open up nearly all Federal lands to such a barbaric practice that has some pretty negative consequences that are unintended.
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Cory Booker
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Booker believes the public would oppose legislation allowing inhumane trapping practices on federal lands.

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