Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 22, 2023
I think it is actually something that you would have the power to do without legislation.
Said by
Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley suggests the Forest Service could mandate mass timber use without new laws.

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