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On the recordMarch 8, 2011
I feel pretty discouraged. That's why I started off my comments today asking if your folks would be willing to sit down with the people in Wrangell to talk about a local plan there.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Expressing discouragement over the Roadless decision and seeking local discussions for solutions.

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