As I pointed out at the start of that hearing, this issue has been part of our national debate since the first Continental Congress.
Paul Tonko: “As I pointed out at the start of that hearing, this issue has been part of our national debate since the first…”
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Tonko emphasizes the long-standing debate over Federal and State authority in environmental protection.
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