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William Janklow: Sir, the fires in Idaho stink up the air and plug up the lungs in South Dakota and Minnesota.

On the recordMay 13, 2003
Sir, the fires in Idaho stink up the air and plug up the lungs in South Dakota and Minnesota.
Said by
William Janklow
Republican · South Dakota

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Addressing the impact of wildfires in Idaho on air quality in neighboring states.

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