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On the recordJune 12, 2026
It should not be partisan. I think this is going to be one of the major conservation battles of this Congress. And I intend to be on the right side of history on this one.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Commenting on the political nature of conservation efforts.

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