Political Quotes

On the recordMay 10, 2010
We are a terrestrial species. We focus a great deal of our attention on the land, the earth around us.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing humanity's focus on land over oceans despite their importance.

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