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On the recordMarch 17, 2009
I see NOAA as a leader in providing the science and information needed for wise decisionmaking as this Nation faces significant challenges such as climate, energy and the health of our ocean and coastal resources.
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Jay Rockefeller
Democratic · West Virginia

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John D. Rockefeller IV highlights NOAA's critical role in addressing national challenges.

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