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Dick Durbin's Public Statements on Issue: Animals and Wildlife

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01/29/2022 Tweet: The impact of Asian Carp would be devastating to the economic and environmental resources of the Great Lakes, and the Brandon Road project is our best chance at protecting our region's greatest natural resource.
01/29/2022 Tweet: Today I joined @SenDuckworth in Joliet to discuss the $225.8M in @USACEHQ funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the Brandon Road project to stop the spread of invasive Asian Carp.
09/30/2021 Tweet - "Honored to be named a 2020 Humane Champion by @HSLegFund. Animal rights have long been a pet project of mine and I will continue to advocate for our furry friends for as long as I am in Congress."
05/10/2021 Tweet - "Utah is home to acres of land rich in archaeological resources & numerous rare plant & animal species. These landscapes are valued access points for national parks & offer unparalleled research & education opportunities for Americans. Congress must act to protect this wilderness."
04/27/2021 Tweet - "As many Americans welcomed a pandemic puppy into their family, the demand for pets must be met with a commitment from breeders to raise dogs in humane conditions. I'm introducing the Puppy Protection Act to ensure breeding dogs & puppies are well-cared for."
11/19/2019 Tweet - "Today @SenatorTomUdall, @MartinHeinrich, @SenBaldwin, @SenFeinstein & I wrote to @Interior to oppose its attempt to walk back protections for wilderness areas in Utah, including the Maganese Road. Read our letter to Sec. Bernhardt here:"
10/30/2019 Tweet - "The spread of Asian carp threatens the Great Lakes' ecosystems along with its fishing and boating economy. Thanks to the @USACEHQ, @USGS, @EPA, & @USFWS for sharing updates on mitigating the invasive fish with the Senate Great Lakes Task Force today."
10/10/2019 Tweet - "The study released today by @audubonsociety is extremely troubling. Two-thirds of North American birds are now at risk of extinction from global temperature rise. Climate change is a reality that we all must accept. We can't wait any longer."
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