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On the recordOctober 21, 2019
Villainizing Westerners, and those who disagree with management decisions, does nothing to build the bridges of trust and cooperation that is vital to proper stewardship of the land.
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John Curtis
Republican · Utah

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Curtis criticizes the negative portrayal of Western land users and advocates for cooperation.

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