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Rep. Jim Hansen Urges Moderation on Wilderness Bills, Warns on U.S. Options in Iraq
Summary
U.S. Rep. Jim Hansen addressed the Utah House, urging compromise on federal wilderness proposals, defending multiple public‑lands plans and warning that military action requires clear objectives; he also discussed ethics, Forest Service management and Lake Powell visitation.
U.S. Rep. Jim Hansen visited the Utah House on Feb. 17, 1998, and delivered a wide‑ranging address urging moderation on environmental proposals, caution about U.S. military action in Iraq and more bipartisan focus on issues rather than partisan attacks.
Hansen, who said he chairs the U.S. House Ethics Committee, criticized the rise of allegations during campaigns and urged members to "run on issues, not on bridal," adding that most ethics allegations he has seen are unfounded. He framed national security decisions as requiring a clear objective and broad support: "Number 1, first you determine what the…
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