09/12/2011
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"We weren't involved. And that is why I said that it was kind of--you know, it is kind of a back-door deal."
"I would hope that we approach this in a way that recognizes there are two sides to this issue."
"I would suggest that maybe there is a different route here than just saying we are going to remove this tool from future Presidents."
"We had something of extraordinarily unique national value, something very precious to Oregonians, but also an area which is important for other uses."