Political Quotes

On the recordMay 26, 2010
Anything that jeopardizes our oceans and coastal environment jeopardizes the economies of those regions.
Said by
Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Cantwell warns about the economic risks associated with environmental damage.

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