Rep. Calvert Responds to Defenders of Wildlife Campaign

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Rep. Calvert Responds to Defenders of Wildlife Campaign

"It is imperative that Congress seek solutions to the challenge of climate change in a way that does not overreact and punish the American economy. The advancement of technology through incentives and the promotion of clean fuel is one direction that Congress should continue to fund and work with the science and technology community on the actual effects, and possible solutions, of the human component of global warming.

"I understand that it is fundraising season for some environmental groups, but in my case they've got the wrong guy. In fact, I've even used the much-maligned earmark process to secure funding for environmental research and facilities at the University of California at Riverside. I have also advocated for clean, low-sulfur diesel and have vigorously advocated and funded the nation's most complicated Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan. I was also nationally recognized for my legislation which reduced the use of animals in chemical testing."

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