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had obtained some very poor information about what is going on in 

 Alaska. Every open area she saw was an example of the clearcut- 

 ting practice on the Tongass National Forest. She was convinced 

 that the oil spill wiped out the ocean beaches environments of the 

 entire state for 100 years. 



Please do not let these ill-informed misguided souls stampede you 

 into a decision affecting many lives of the people who work live, 

 and play here. 



The U.S. Forest Service 



Senator Wirth. Thank you, Mr. Pattison. 



[The prepared statement of Mr. Pattison follows:] 



