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James Oberstar: the gentleman has stated the case exceedingly well. And I just say that those who are advocating this amendment do not…

On the recordJuly 10, 1997
the gentleman has stated the case exceedingly well. And I just say that those who are advocating this amendment do not have in mind the roads and their utility or their significance. They really want to get at the timber harvesting program. I think we have a fair balance of sustainable yield management on the national forests of this country. We ought not to cut it or gut it by means of this amendment.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Discussing an amendment related to timber harvesting and national forest management.

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