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Thomas McClintock

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Thomas Miller McClintock is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 5th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he has been an advocate for limited government and fiscal conservatism throughout his political career. McClintock has focused on issues such as tax reform, environmental policy, and government spending. He previously served in the California State Assembly and as a member of the California State Senate, where he gained recognition for his commitment to conservative principles.

Jun 14, 2017

Mr. Neiman, we have received extensive testimony that private lands are in much better condition, overall, than the public lands.

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Jun 14, 2017

Congressman, I can't even get to this fire on the ground.

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Jun 14, 2017

If I had a subscription to and received six newspapers a day, and only threw one away, how long would it take for my house to become a fire trap? Probably about as long as the forest.

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Jun 14, 2017

These policies have been weighed by experience and found wanting.

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Jun 14, 2017

we managed our national forests according to well-established and time-tested forest management practices.

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Jun 14, 2017

The management of the public lands is our responsibility.

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Jun 14, 2017

I don't claim to have the market cornered on good ideas. If any of my friends across the aisle... can present a better way to manage our forests... please present your ideas.

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Jun 14, 2017

If we truly want clean air, clean water, better wildlife habitat, more biodiversity, thriving rural communities... then we will pass this bill as quickly as possible in the House.

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Jun 14, 2017

We were told that this is a false choice between the economy and the environment, and I could not agree more.

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Jun 14, 2017

Our Federal forests are in grave danger.

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