I think law enforcement at Interior is something that we need to focus more on in this subcommittee certainly at Fish and Wildlife and with respect to cultural items but also just in general.
On the recordJune 15, 2021
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Heinrich emphasizes the need for improved law enforcement at the Department of the Interior.
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