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Bob Dole: I am happy to indicate for the record that I would be pleased to try to be helpful in an effort to resolve the…

On the recordMarch 27, 1996
I am happy to indicate for the record that I would be pleased to try to be helpful in an effort to resolve the differences. Obviously, the one big difference is the Utah wilderness provision. The other projects, I understand, are not particularly controversial. I indicate that I am happy to be of help, or to take the leadership and try to bring people together. I have already spoken briefly to the distinguished Senator from Alaska, Senator Murkowski. It is the hope in the next few days we can make some progress.
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Bob Dole
Kansas

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Discussing efforts to resolve differences regarding wilderness provisions and other projects.

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