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Jack Fields: “We are not talking about pollution. We are talking about endangered species and wetlands declaration, and we are saying…”

On the recordMarch 2, 1995
We are not talking about pollution. We are talking about endangered species and wetlands declaration, and we are saying that when an individual loses the benefit of their property and it is taken by the Federal Government, there is compensation that is given. You know, people can talk about collateral things to try to cloud the issue. This issue is about basic property rights and the protection thereof.
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Jack Fields
Texas

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Discussing property rights in relation to federal government actions during a debate.

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