John Barrasso said "I believe our Nation's farmers and ranchers--free of government interference and redtape--are the best stewards of the land. Unfortunately in Washington, there are people who don't understand Wyoming. We do not need the Federal Government to regulate mud puddles and wetlands. We know how to manage our lands. We do not take kindly to the ``Washington knows best'' philosophy. We are westerners. We have been living out here for a long time without the helpful hand of the Federal Government. A recent editorial printed in the Wyoming Livestock Roundup on April 5 really hit home. I recommend to my colleagues the editorial by Jim Magagna as reflecting the feelings of Wyoming farmers and ranchers." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 3, 2008

I believe our Nation's farmers and ranchers--free of government interference and redtape--are the best stewards of the land. Unfortunately in Washington, there are people who don't understand Wyoming. We do not need the Federal Government to regulate mud puddles and wetlands. We know how to manage our lands. We do not take kindly to the ``Washington knows best'' philosophy. We are westerners. We have been living out here for a long time without the helpful hand of the Federal Government. A recent editorial printed in the Wyoming Livestock Roundup on April 5 really hit home. I recommend to my colleagues the editorial by Jim Magagna as reflecting the feelings of Wyoming farmers and ranchers.

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John Barrasso

Republican · Wyoming

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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the role of federal government in regulating land management in Wyoming.

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