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Maurice Hinchey: “I have often felt that we are fighting a defensive action here, where we are taking actions that are designed to prevent…”

On the recordOctober 12, 2000
I have often felt that we are fighting a defensive action here, where we are taking actions that are designed to prevent harm from being done rather than moving forward in a positive direction on a number of environmental issues that really need to be addressed. The Endangered Species Act is one, and I know that the gentleman just referenced it, that deserves a great deal of attention. The issue of CARA, a piece of legislation which is designed to protect public lands and open space, and provide also recreational opportunities both in rural and urban settings, is a critically important piece of legislation.
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Maurice Hinchey
New York
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Discussing the need for attention to environmental issues and legislation like the Endangered Species Act and CARA.

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