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On the recordMarch 11, 2009
I want to make sure you have the last word. But I would add to your list of important uses of the Antiquities Act two additional national parks that were designated national parks after initially being designated national monuments.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

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Udall emphasizes the importance of the Antiquities Act in designating national parks.

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