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William Janklow: Sir, all I want to do is save them. I am for saving the forests. I am 63 years old. I am out of here soon. But I have…

On the recordMay 13, 2003
Sir, all I want to do is save them. I am for saving the forests. I am 63 years old. I am out of here soon. But I have got grandchildren. I have got five grandchildren. These forests belong to them. Those forests are their heritage, and they are entitled to see them and not breathe them.
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William Janklow
Republican · South Dakota

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Addressing the importance of preserving forests for future generations.

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