Unfortunately, some of our colleagues in the House do not understand the importance of Secure Rural Schools program, and the President's budget did not seem to understand the importance of this. We are going to have to work harder.
On the recordMay 1, 2017
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Cantwell criticizes House colleagues and the President for not recognizing the program's significance.
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