I thank the Senate for allowing a lengthy debate this morning about a very serious issue. I am looking across the Senate to the distinguished junior Senator from Alaska, a new Member of the Senate. She has behind her a very big picture. She will explain it in more detail. But might I ask, that is a picture of a totally infested forest in your State; correct?
Discussing a serious issue related to forest infestation during Senate debate.
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