Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 10, 2023
I invite any legislator or regulator, state or federal, to come with me to this devastation. Leave your photographer behind, put on boots and let's go.
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Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Westerman calls for legislators to witness the devastation caused by wildfires firsthand.

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