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Gary Herbert: “Jefferson said that 'the government closest to the people serves the people best' and that certainly applies to managing…”

On the recordJanuary 8, 2018
Jefferson said that 'the government closest to the people serves the people best' and that certainly applies to managing public lands.
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Gary Herbert

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Herbert cites Jefferson to advocate for local management of public lands.

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