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Greg Walden: “I would encourage all of our colleagues who are listening tonight, help us pass H.R. 17. Help us keep the promise to…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2007
I would encourage all of our colleagues who are listening tonight, help us pass H.R. 17. Help us keep the promise to these rural people who are surrounded in their areas by Federal lands, which are gorgeous and we love them, but we need your help to deal with them. Again, I thank all of our colleagues who came down at this very late hour on the East Coast to share their comments and concerns. And together we can keep the promise for America.
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Greg Walden
Republican · Oregon

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Advocating for the passage of H.R. 17 to support rural communities during a floor speech.

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