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Teresa Leger Fernandez: “Those resources are public resources. They belong to every single citizen, and we have an obligation to make sure that…”

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 public ownership of natural resources and the need for equitable benefits.

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