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Orrin Hatch: We owe a debt of gratitude to the people, both elected officials and citizens, who possessed the foresight to recognize…

On the recordSeptember 13, 2016
We owe a debt of gratitude to the people, both elected officials and citizens, who possessed the foresight to recognize the value of Canyonlands and created the park 50 years ago.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Hatch acknowledges the vision behind the establishment of Canyonlands National Park despite past opposition.

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