Right. We still have, the trees haven't gone anywhere. We have an opportunity to develop that resource again. But We need a president and a congress that understands just how important that industry can be again for Alaska and for this nation. Right. You don't get an opportunity to fully understand that if you're not, if you're not down in those regions talking to those people and understanding what those resources are. (10:00–10:10)
CLAIM
Asserts the need for federal leadership that recognizes the importance of the timber industry for Alaska and the nation.
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