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Thomas E. Petri: I just want to underline the importance of the gentleman's remarks and agree with them fully, and tell the body that in…

On the recordApril 24, 1996
I just want to underline the importance of the gentleman's remarks and agree with them fully, and tell the body that in my own case in the 6th District of Wisconsin years ago, Fish and Wildlife Service was acquiring land without Congressional authorization, and sending letters to landowners, farmers principally, which they thought meant they were subject to eminent domain and were being forced to sell. There were outrages and protests. Finally we heard they did not have any legal authority for doing what they did and managed to get it stopped. I would not let this completely out of the box. I would keep some type of opportunity to review and make them justify to neutral, informed observers what they are actually doing, so we do not see Government get a little too heavyhanded.
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Thomas E. Petri
Wisconsin

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Discussing concerns about government land acquisition practices in Wisconsin.

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