I would just say that this issue is too important to leave all critical habitat designations as subject to the whims and caprices of the Secretary. I would urge the defeat of the amendment.
Nick Rahall: “I would just say that this issue is too important to leave all critical habitat designations as subject to the whims and…”
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Discussing the importance of critical habitat designations during a debate.
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