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Jack Reed: “The strength of our national economy is directly linked to the treasures that are our parks, forests, waterways.”

On the recordMay 21, 2014
The strength of our national economy is directly linked to the treasures that are our parks, forests, waterways.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Linking the economy to the preservation of natural resources.

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