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Pete Stark: the gentleman from Alaska's point is well taken. The intent of the gentleman from California [Mr. Riggs] is…

On the recordJune 19, 1996
the gentleman from Alaska's point is well taken. The intent of the gentleman from California [Mr. Riggs] is unquestionably honorable in this. He is trying to help Mr. Hurwitz, there is no question about that, and that is his right as it is Mr. Hurwitz's right who still walks abroad as a free man even though he has some civil differences with the Federal Government. I appreciate that. However, the question still remains, is good old Charlie the kind of person that we think should be helped by giving him a gift and allowing him to log these redwoods.
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Pete Stark
California

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Discussing the implications of supporting Mr. Hurwitz's logging activities.

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