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On the recordMay 31, 2016
Do we really need more Federal land? Do we not already have enough Federal land in enough places set aside?
Said by
Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Westerman questions the need for additional federal land given existing management issues.

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