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On the recordOctober 5, 2000
My home state, too, has experienced the disruption that a federal endangered species listing can cause. I therefore appreciate the importance and urgency of the funds sought by the Senator from Maine.
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T. Gorton
Republican · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the impact of federal endangered species listings on his home state.

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