That is correct, the surplus public land sales assumed in the resolution are restricted to excess Bureau of Land Management lands, and would not in any way slow progress with recovery of the Everglades. The lands proposed in the resolution would be lands that have not been designated for another purpose.
Discussing the implications of surplus public land sales on Everglades recovery.
Share
More from Pete Domenici
Well, I would just say that, sometimes when we are working on trying to solve this fiscal problem, the recognition that a long-term fix is what is needed puts many people in the position that they do not know how you do that and do it now.
I want each one of you to know I am trying to look you right in the eyes and tell you that, in the U.S. Senate, you happen to be the super committee.
I guess I would start by saying that he, Senator Alexander, he typifies the American Dream.