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On the recordJune 15, 2009
I would suggest that particularly in some of these states in the western states regarding the infestation and fire prevention and suppression strategies vital, that it would behoove some of the members of that body to get behind this.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

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Grijalva emphasizes the need for Senate support on fire prevention legislation.

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