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On the recordMarch 5, 2018
The Army Corps performs a very important role throughout our country, from issuing permits that balance economic development and environmental protection to assisting with the Federal Government's response to natural disasters.
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Stacey Plaskett
Democratic · Virgin Islands

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Plaskett emphasizes the crucial role of the Army Corps in disaster response and development.

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