KATE BROWN
January 20, 2016 Governor

The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States
The White House

1600 Avenue, NW.
Washington, DC 20500

Mr. President:

On January 19, 2016, I spoke with Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of
Intergovernmental Affairs Jerry Abramson to share my concerns with the handling of the
occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge by armed radicals. Today I spoke
with James Comey, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I followed up on
these conversations by'sending the enclosed letter.

During my conversations, I conveyed the harm that is being done to the citizens of
Harney County by the occupation, and the necessity that this unlawful occupation end
peacefully and without further delay from federal law enforcement.

On behalf of all Oregonians, I appreciate your consideration of our desire to see this
situation come to a close, and I thank you for your timely attention to this matter.

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Governor Kate Brown



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