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Jim Risch: “As wise investors of the nation's public lands, isn't it better to invest in something that gives us a big return?”

On the recordJune 16, 2009
As wise investors of the nation's public lands, isn't it better to invest in something that gives us a big return?
Said by
Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Advocating for investment in recreation over mining for better economic returns.

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