“The public lands are for the public, not for a select few.”

— Richard Pombo

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About Richard Pombo

Politician • American

Richard Pombo is an American politician and lobbyist who served as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 2007. Representing California's 11th congressional district, he was known for his...

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