While I empathize with the concerns of the villages, I understand that there are serious concerns that enactment of these legislations could have sweeping and harmful impacts to the forest and the economy of southeastern Alaska.
On the recordJune 16, 2015
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Ruiz expresses concerns about potential negative impacts of legislation on Alaskan communities.
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