| all things considered |
All things considered, Connecticut's woodlands are in better shape now than ever before.
All things considered, Connecticut's woodlands are in better shape now than ever before. |
| as a matter of fact |
As a matter of fact, there are more woodlands in Connecticut now than there were in 1898.
as a matter of fact, There are more woodlands in Connecticut now than there were in 1898. |
| as far as I'm concerned |
As far as I'm concerned, there is no need for further protection of woodlands.
As far as I'm concerned, there There is no need for further protection of woodlands. |
| at the present time |
This is because there are fewer farmers at the present time.
This is because there are fewer farmers now. |
| because of the fact that |
Woodlands have grown in area because of the fact that farmers have abandoned their fields.
Woodlands have grown in area because farmers have abandoned their fields. |
| by means of |
Major forest areas are coming back by means of natural processes.
Major forest areas are coming back through natural processes. (or naturally) |
| by virtue of the fact that |
Our woodlands are coming back by virtue of the fact that our economy has shifted its emphasis.
Our woodlands are coming back by virtue of the fact that because our economy has shifted its emphasis. |
| due to the fact that |
Due to the fact that their habitats are being restored, forest creatures are also re-establishing their population bases.
Due to the fact that Because their habitats are being restored, forest creatures are also re-establishing their population bases. |
| exists |
The fear that exists among many people that we are losing our woodlands is uncalled for.
The fear that exists among many people that we are losing our woodlands is uncalled for. |
| for all intents and purposes |
The era in which we must aggressively defend our woodlands has, for all intents and purposes, passed.
The era in which we must aggressively defend our woodlands has, for all intents and purposes, passed. |
| for the most part |
For the most part, people's suspicions are based on a misunderstanding of the facts.
For the most part, pPeople's suspicions are based on a misunderstanding of the facts. |
| for the purpose of |
Many woodlands, in fact, have been purchased for the purpose of creating public parks.
Many woodlands, in fact, have been purchased for the purpose of creating as public parks. |
| have a tendency to |
This policy has a tendency to isolate some
communities.
This policy has a tendency tends to isolate some communities. |
| in a manner of speaking |
The policy has, in a manner of speaking, begun to Balkanize the more rural parts of our state.
The policy has, in a manner of speaking, begun to Balkanize the more rural parts of our state. |
| in a very real sense |
In a very real sense, this policy works to the detriment of those it is supposed to help.
In a very real sense, this This policy works to the detriment of those it is supposed to help. |
| in my opinion |
In my opinion, this wasteful policy ought to be revoked.
In my opinion, thisThis wasteful policy ought to be revoked. |
| in the case of |
In the case of this particular policy, citizens of northeast Connecticut became very upset.
Citizens of northeast Connecticut became very upset about his policy. |
| in the final analysis |
In the final analysis, the state would have been better off without such a policy.
In the final analysis, the The state would have been better off without such a policy. |
| in the event that |
In the event that enough people protest, it will probably be revoked.
If enough people protest, it will probably be revoked. |
| in the nature of |
Something in the nature of a repeal may soon take place.
Something in the nature oflike a repeal may soon take place. |
| in the process of |
Legislators are already in the process of reviewing the statutes.
Legislators are already in the process of reviewing the statutes. |
| it seems that |
It seems that they can't wait to get rid of this one.
It seems that they They can't wait to get rid of this one. |
| manner |
They have monitored the activities of conservationists in a cautious manner.
They have cautiously monitored the activities of conservationists. |
| the point I am trying to make |
The point I am trying to make is that sometimes public policy doesn't accomplish what it set out to achieve.
The point I am trying to make is that someSometimes public policy doesn't accomplish what it set out to achieve. |
| type of |
Legislators need to be more careful of the type of policy they propose.
Legislators need to be more careful of the type of policy they propose. |
| what I mean to say is |
What I mean to say is that well intentioned lawmakers sometimes make fools of themselves.
What I mean to say is that well Well intentioned lawmakers sometimes make fools of themselves. |
