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On the recordJuly 16, 2018
For 30 years defenders of the status quo have prevented prior Congresses and Administrations from improving the law, so I believe we need to act.
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John Barrasso
Republican · Wyoming

Editor's note · Context

Barrasso emphasizes the need for legislative action to enhance the Endangered Species Act.

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