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On the recordJuly 22, 2014
EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment is one of the most fundamental and popular responsibilities of the Federal Government.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse emphasizes the importance of the EPA's role in combating climate change.

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