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On the recordMay 16, 2016
But I think it is also important that we understand the scale of this problem as well.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse highlights the significance of recognizing the extent of marine debris issues.

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