Speaker. a speech was written in connection with the Alaska statehood debate but not delivered which is of such interest and importance in describing the land situation there that I consider it advisable even now. with the statehood bill having become a law. to place the speech in the RECORD. It follows: Settlement in Alaska Is sparse and on the edge of the unused. Into the Territorys raw and differing areas there is an immigration of men and Institutions. seeking to use and develop latent resources. Development is the keynote in the Territory. Its growth prospects instill the hope of great reward and spur great efforts by its people.
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