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Lisa Murkowski: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.”

On the recordNovember 1, 2017
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Murkowski advocates for immediate action on development for future benefits.

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