I support my friend from Virginia's (Mr. Moran) amendment which would increase funding for the Indian Health Service sanitary facilities construction program. The amendment would provide $18 million for this important health program, which…

I move to strike the requisite number of words. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington is recognized for 5 minutes. (Mr. DICKS asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

Here is the situation that the Fish and Wildlife Service faces in the administration of the ESA. Speaking of that 260, of that total, there are just under 30 species that are poised for listing in the near future. The spending provisions…

I rise to state my opposition to H.R. 2584, the FY 2012 Interior and Environment appropriations bill. But before I state the reasons for my strong opposition, I want to, again recognize Chairman Simpson, Ranking Member Moran and their…

I thank the gentleman from Florida for yielding. I just wanted to have the American people understand why we are opposing this amendment. ``The United States Botanic Garden is rooted in the Nation's heritage. During the late 18th century…

I want to associate myself with the gentleman's remarks and urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment.

I thank the ranking member, the gentleman from California, for yielding to me, and I would like to thank Chairman Crenshaw, Chairman Rogers, and the staff on both sides for what they have been able to do to accommodate some of the…

I just want to add my support for this effort. This is not a perfect bill, but I want to say how much I appreciate working with Congressman Frelinghuysen, especially on modernization of our new reactor for the follow-on Trident submarine…

I would just point out that there are no amendments left on our side that I know of, and I hope that your side can be more expeditious. Thank you. Some of us have important ball games to go to. I yield back the balance of my time…

Let's work together to clarify it. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Moran). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the…

And to hear this discussion over there about the Clean Water Act is really amazing. And this amendment, your amendment would improve it, would protect the environment, clarify the Supreme Court decisions so that we can get on with it and…

And it was lit on fire. And then the Clean Water Act was passed by Congress, and guess who signed it? Richard Milhous Nixon. He signed that bill. He signed the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Policy Act. I mean, in those days there were…