05/14/2008
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"Right now we have in Arizona, because of another fire that we had, these companies are telling us that they don't have enough NEPA-ready acres to sustain their stewardship contracts."
"Unfortunately, we had to learn very, very sad lessons as so much of our forests have been destroyed in the last ten years."
"The fact is that tribal sovereignty is a key element in management of your own lands and to criticize your management is, in a way, an affront to the tribe and their members."
"Mr. Brooks, I want to thank you for the great job you all are doing and your stewardship."