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On the recordMarch 27, 2012
There seems to be no scientific evidence that there is an adverse environmental impact in this, only a preference that we want to protect 5,000 minnows.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford questions the scientific basis for environmental regulations regarding fish protection.

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