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 TVjrM Bay. AJlska Jul; 3. IW6 



I'm sure that some time today we'll hear your mantra of misleading myths that chant " 

 only 10 percent of the Tongass will ever be logged " and "90 perceot will never be 

 logged." The truth is that the 10 percent that will be logged is the "biological heart" of 

 the Tongass. Saying "not to worry" about this 10 percent is tike the doctors telling you 

 that they will cut your heart out -- but the rest of your body will be just fine! 



Over the past years you've argued that Alaska needs your leadership and seniority in 

 Congress to protect Alaska's interests. Instead of showing leadership, you are abusing 

 your power as Chairman of the House Resource Committee to tiash a hundred year old 

 American tradition of liberty and freedom in, and public ownership ot, our public forest 

 lands. Your actions will not benefit Alaskans or American citizens but will only benefit 

 the corporate robber barons who have, and will continue to put short-sighted profits 

 ahead of the long term health and welfare of Alaskans, and Americans. 



Your bill is a very serious threat to our public forest lands, and to the way of life for 

 Southeast Alaskans. Your bill is not a transfer, it is a travesty Many people do not take 

 your bill seriously, but we view it as a terrible threat to our public lands heritage. Your 

 bill is outrageous, flat out dangerous, and we strongly urge you to stop this bill dead in 

 its tracks, right here, right now. 



