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On the recordJune 8, 2023
Look, for years, we have focused on putting out fires. And we were very, very successful at it, and by being successful at it, we have caused the problem that we have got, and that is that the West, particularly, burns every year.
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James E. Risch
Idaho

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Risch discusses the consequences of successful fire suppression leading to more frequent wildfires.

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