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On the recordJune 4, 2019
We need to act to ensure that political expediency doesn't undermine these existing protections, which are so essential to the economic and cultural vitality of the region.
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Debra Haaland
Democratic · New Mexico

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Haaland emphasizes the importance of protecting cultural and economic resources.

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