I know my presence
Caused you some stress

Here in your home
I am but a guest

I hope you understood my excitement
To see you again

I tried to tread softly
So as not to offend

Hoping all the while
That maybe we’re friends

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The first Trump presidency gutted key parts of the century old, bipartisan Migratory Bird Protection Treaty. Joe Biden quickly restored the treaty, but now the destructive people are back. If the treaty is again abandoned, industries like oil will no longer face serious penalties for killing birds or destroying habitat. The Clean Water Act will be another target, affecting both people and wildlife. North America’s birds face a very uncertain future.