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Stephanie Herseth Sandlin: “I strongly believe that forests must be fully recognized in any energy and climate change legislation for the essential…”

On the recordJune 2, 2009
I strongly believe that forests must be fully recognized in any energy and climate change legislation for the essential role they play in reducing carbon emissions and in generating renewable energy.
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Stephanie Herseth Sandlin
South Dakota

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Herseth Sandlin emphasizes the importance of forests in climate legislation.

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