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Walker Statement On Mining Site; But There Must Be A Page Missing


I don't see the part about enforcing the laws covering the mining company's use of heavily-armed security guards brought in from Arizona who were present for days at mining sites without being licensed to be in Wisconsin.

Which is a violation of state law.

While the tribal chief issued a calming statement, here's the opposite from Walker:
July 12, 2013
For Immediate Release
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 267-7303

Statement from Governor Scott Walker on Situation at Proposed Mine Site

Madison – Today, Governor Scott Walker released the following statement on the situation at the proposed mine site in Iron County, WI:

The type of harassment and abuse we saw on the recent video of radical activists at Gogebic Taconite's proposed mine site has no place in Wisconsin.  These extremists - who are disrupting work and causing harm to law-abiding employees - should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.  I appreciate the efforts of law enforcement in the area and spoke with the Iron County Sheriff to offer any assistance that may be needed going forward.  The laws of Wisconsin will be upheld. 
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