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On the recordJuly 22, 2013
I would hope that he (and Congress) actually believe this and will not capitulate to the commercial interests who view our public lands in the same vein as the marketing of fast food and laundry detergent.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden expresses hope that Congress prioritizes public lands over commercial interests.

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