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On the recordMay 8, 2002
The difference is that the original language brought to light the need to recover endangered species, including both anadromous and resident fish species; and maintenance of the National Wildlife Refuges.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Discussing the importance of recovering endangered species and maintaining wildlife refuges.

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