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On the recordApril 18, 2023
those resources are public resources. They belong to every single citizen, and we have an obligation to make sure that the full American public benefits from the exploitation of those resources.
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Teresa Leger Fernandez
Democratic · New Mexico

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Leger Fernandez emphasizes the importance of public resources and equitable benefits for all citizens.

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