When the tribe asked Congressman Don Young to cosponsor the bill years ago, he looked me in the eye and said, so the landowners get resolved, the tribe still has to prove its case, are you sure that is what you want? I said, yes, sir, it is. He said, fair enough.
Don Young emphasized the need for the tribe to prove its case despite resolving landowner issues.
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It was sponsored by Congressman Debbie Dingell and initially by Congressman Don Young.
Congress authorized the leasing and development program within the 1002 Area of ANWR not on a whim, but after decades of robust debate.
We therefore firmly believe that a 45-day comment period will allow all stakeholders and the general public more than enough time to review the SEIS and provide meaningful comment.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss Willow with you at any time, and further to facilitate your meeting with the groups above to hear from them directly.
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