01/14/2009
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"We recognize that the Native people who are asking for recognition via S. 784 have long histories and traditions in this region."
"We must vigorously oppose proposals which attack the Tongass as a result."
"S. 881 DOES NOT 'FINALIZE' SOUTHEAST ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS TO THE TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST BUT STARTS A CHAIN OF FUTURE EXCEPTIONS THAT MAY UNRAVEL LONG SETTLED ALASKA NATIVE LAND CLAIMS."
"We'd like to express our appreciation to you, Senator Murkowski and to the other members who've been supportive of this bill."