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John Duarte: “We've heard about wolves being released into Yellowstone and…”

Featuring: John Duarte, Republican | Former U.S. House, California, District 13

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John Duarte Slams Environmental Regulations

Published | Video Starts at 00:11

Sure. Thank you, chairman. It's been an exciting first year as a congressman. We've heard about all kinds of things on the Endangered Species act in this committee. We've heard about wolves being released into Yellowstone and overpopulating and still not being delisted. We've heard the same thing with grizzly bears. Recently had a major court decision come down in favor of lobstermen who hadn't had a right whale fishing line incident within the last 24 years. (00:11–00:18)

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Asserts that wolves released into Yellowstone are overpopulating and have not been delisted.

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