Political Quotes

On the recordMay 16, 2023
I think there is a persistent effort to limit our effort to support wildlife and hold off the great extinction to only what can be monetized.
Said by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse emphasizes the importance of valuing wildlife beyond monetary metrics.

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