It is important to remember that in the days before enactment of the Clean Water Act, our nation's waters were so polluted that they typically were unsafe for swimming, were unable to support life, or they literally caught fire.
Emphasizing the historical need for clean water legislation and infrastructure investment.
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Being Chair of the Committee over the past four years has been the highlight of my 36-year career.
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