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On the recordNovember 17, 1989
Inevitably, funding for such reforestation would lead to additional demands from other parties for assistance, resulting in a further diversion of funds from priority needs.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 3482 - Hurricane Hugo Forestry Restoration Act

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