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On the recordNovember 13, 2024
The reason that we purchased Alaska was largely the geography, as well as the natural resources, and the abundance of that State is profound and just critically important.
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Garret Graves
Republican · Louisiana
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Garret Graves highlights the strategic importance of Alaska's geography and resources.

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