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“I cannot in good conscience vote for final passage of legislation that would pave the way to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling.”

Quote by Jim Ramstad

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Jim Ramstad is a former United States Representative, born on May 6, 1946. He focused on foreign policy and health issues during his political career and introduced several related bills during his tenure in Congress. more

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