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On the recordJuly 25, 2003
But the problem is, as we wait, the forests burn, the work does not get done, the issue is compounded. This is penny wise and pound foolish.
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Greg Walden
Republican · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the urgency of addressing forest management issues.

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