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On the recordMarch 23, 2011
I mean, I just--I can't stress enough, Mr. Chairman, it is important that we have an environmental program Nationally and at the State level that every citizen has confidence in that's going to give us the best air quality and the best water quality that is obtainable in the modern era with the technology that's available.
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

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Barton emphasizes the need for a reliable environmental program for air and water quality.

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