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Peter DeFazio: “Our challenge has always been to implement these laws faithful to the original intent of Congress, while meeting the…”

On the recordMarch 25, 2014
Our challenge has always been to implement these laws faithful to the original intent of Congress, while meeting the evolving needs of these species in the context of changing and expanding demands of human society.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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DeFazio discusses the balance between enforcing laws and addressing human demands.

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