The secretary told us, he told the people of Southeast Alaska that it would ensure that a viable timber industry would continue to exist.
Lisa Murkowski: “The secretary told us, he told the people of Southeast Alaska that it would ensure that a viable timber industry would…”
On the recordMay 3, 2022
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Murkowski recalls Secretary Vilsack's promise regarding the timber industry during the Obama administration.
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