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Richard Pombo: “The main reason why I came down here is because you and I have discussed this issue for a number of years about what to…”

On the recordMarch 2, 1995
The main reason why I came down here is because you and I have discussed this issue for a number of years about what to do. You have always said that you want to help, that you do want to protect people's private property and that that is an interest of yours. This amendment that is on the floor right now is purported to be the Reagan Executive order, or taken from the Reagan Executive order. I do not know if you even realize this or not, but the Executive order is still in existence. If this amendment passes, the only change in----
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Richard Pombo
California
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Discussing an amendment related to property rights and referencing a Reagan Executive order.

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