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“If our salmon are not healthy, then our watersheds are not healthy-and if our watersheds our not healthy, then we have truly squandered our heritage and mortgaged our future.”

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John Kitzhaber
John Kitzhaber

John Kitzhaber, born on March 5, 1947, is a former governor of Oregon, United States. Known for his focus on environmental issues and the push for healthcare reform during his political career. more

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