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T. Gorton: “I am very much in support of what the parties are trying to preserve--a way of life through forestry in Maine and the…”

On the recordJuly 17, 2000
I am very much in support of what the parties are trying to preserve--a way of life through forestry in Maine and the conservation of the magnificent Northeast forests of this nation--and I will carry that support into conference. Funding of this project is certainly a wise use of federal funds for the conservation of outstanding undeveloped lands, and also keeping the Maine woods in sustainable forestry.
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T. Gorton
Republican · Washington

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Expressing support for forestry conservation efforts in Maine.

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