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Vernon Ehlers: America is often called the land of plenty, especially when it comes to our natural resources. Few places are blessed…

On the recordNovember 12, 2002
America is often called the land of plenty, especially when it comes to our natural resources. Few places are blessed more than we are, and the Great Lakes stand out among our many blessings.
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Vernon Ehlers
Republican · Michigan

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Discussing the importance of natural resources and the Great Lakes.

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