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directive. Let me restate that, even though President Clinton has 

 promised one bbf, he has effectively pulled numerous qualified timber 

 sales, three alone in my district totalling 36.2 million board feet. I've 

 got to ask, Mr. Chairman, is this a good faith effort to reach 

 President Clinton's one bbf promise to the American people? Sadly, I 

 have to answer no. Another Promise Made, Another Promise 

 Broken. 



I look forward to hearing from our witnesses today, Mr. 

 Chairman, and to asking the Administration witnesses some of these 

 questions. Thank you. 



