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So if we have excess Federal land, just over 1 percent of the BLM, my bill suggests that we would sell that back to private property owners.

If you don't have property tax, which is private property to generate the taxes that you need to educate your children, like we need in Utah.

Let us take that little bit of excess that doesn't serve a public purpose and let us put it up at fair market value and sell it back as private property.

I thank the Chairman and thank the Ranking Member for their consideration.

I actually appreciate the remarks of the gentleman from Arizona as well.

H.R. 2259 is a logical step in ensuring that this balance of historic uses and ecological values can continue for future generations.

The city of Las Vegas supports swift passage of S. 974/H.R. 2015 as it is imperative to protect paleontological and sensitive plant resources.

We worked closely with the Nevada Congressional Delegation to designate the Tule Springs area as a National Monument in the 112th Congress, and we look forward to moving the bill forward in this Congress.

Be not deceived. The people are not mocked. In 24 hours, if we don't send an exact bill back to the Senate, not a colon, not a semicolon, not a paragraph, not a word different, the government will shut down. This debate is not about…

The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act is essential to the continued success of newborn screening programs across our Nation.

When you take the oath of judicial office, you are pledging to do equal justice without regard to the identity of the parties before you.

I think most people would agree that that is too long.

I think dissents are very valuable in advancing an alternative view to the approach taken by the majority.

Judges interpret and apply the law to decide the various cases.

A nomination hearing is important because it is likely the last time that Senators can hear directly from a judicial nominee.

I am certain that she will serve in the Federal judiciary with great distinction.

I commend the President for this nomination. Judge McHugh's varied experience, her personal character and intelligence, and her work ethic make her one of the best.

We have got to do better here.