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Kirsten Engel: “We have something of a competition in our economy for, you…”

Featuring: Kirsten Engel, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House Arizona, District 6

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Green Valley Democrats October 8, 2022 Program-Kirsten Engel

Published | Video Starts at 23:53

Well, I'm not a fan of the Rosemont Mine. I think that, you know, one of the issues we have is the issue of water. And We have something of a competition in our economy for, you know, recreational places and wild places that are important to our ecosystem and natural environment and recreation. So certain mining proposals which do not seem consistent with the objectives of safeguarding our water and using it wisely and making sure that we can continue to have that beautiful ecosystem and tourism and recreational opportunities. (23:53–24:10)

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Asserts there is economic competition involving recreational and wild places important to the ecosystem.

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