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On the recordJuly 26, 2011
I just want to commend the gentleman for an incredibly comprehensive, thoughtful, and credible presentation. You mentioned the bald eagle. Just a few weeks ago, my grandchildren were out at Hood Canal, where I live, and on the beach three bald eagles came down and landed. It was one of the most remarkable things I have ever seen. And I just want to thank the gentleman for his support, his cosponsorship of this amendment. And I appreciate your credibility and your forthrightness.
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Norman D. Dicks

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