"We in Government have begun to recognize the critical work which must be done at all levels-local, State and Federal-in ending the pollution of our waters."

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Number one, it is absolutely critical that we tone down the rhetoric when it comes to the immigration debate, because there has been an undertone that has been ugly. Oftentimes, it has been directed at the Hispanic community. We have seen hate crimes skyrocket in the wake of the immigration debate as it has been conducted in Washington, and that is unacceptable.

— Barack Obama