Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 10, 2023
Excess timber will come out of the forest, and it comes out in only two ways: Either we will carry it out or nature will burn it out.
Said by
Tom McClintock
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

McClintock emphasizes the necessity of managing forest timber to prevent catastrophic fires.

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