"When it comes to protecting wildlife, party affiliation shouldn’t matter."

Jamie Rappaport Clark, President and CEO of Defenders of Wildlife.
Washington, D.C.

Jamie Rappaport Clark, Former president and CEO of Defenders of Wildlife, issued the following statement in response to the preliminary results from yesterday's midterm election:

"Yesterday, voters elected leaders – Republican and Democrat – who will lead efforts to fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. Most Americans value wildlife and wild places, and when it comes to protecting wildlife, party affiliation shouldn’t matter. What matters is preserving habitat, giving wildlife a chance at survival and keeping our planet healthy for all species. Defenders of Wildlife looks forward to continuing our work with Congress and the Biden administration to advance policies to protect wildlife and preserve the habitat on which they depend."

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Vladimir Grablev

For nearly 80 years, Defenders of Wildlife has worked to protect and restore America’s wildlife at risk of extinction, advancing a vision of a future in which wildlife thrives, sustained by broad public support and a resilient network of healthy lands and waters. With a network of more than 2 million supporters, Defenders is an advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard wildlife for generations to come. To learn more, please visit https://defenders.org/newsroom or follow us on Instagram @defendersofwildlife.  

 

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