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A long-time proponent of nature conservation; the senator was excited to sponsor the wildlife refuge legislation.

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A long-time proponent of nature conservation; the senator was excited to sponsor the wildlife refuge legislation.

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Correct: "A long-time proponent of nature conservation, the senator was excited..." A semi colon must connect two independent clauses. "A long-time proponent of nature conservation" does not contain a verb and thus is not an independent clause.

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A long-time proponent of nature conservation; the senator was excited to sponsor the wildlife refuge legislation.

A long-time proponent of nature conservation; the senator was excited to sponsor the wildlife refuge legislation.