I always thought that the prime spot for you all to recruit from is the military.

You would want to--you know, some of the people that do not serve--you know, we only have 1 percent of the population is basically in the professional military.

The Administration and Congress should pursue bipartisan policies to preserve our Nation's public lands, wildlife, and ecosystems.

I probably have differences with most of my colleagues, respectfully. And these are all very intelligent good people that mean well, and they`re representing their constituents. I`m representing my constituents.

Cooperation with States and landowners is key for species recovery.

I appreciate your expertise as we all learn more about the growing digital currency issue.

Because, basically, people that have served are going to be very sympathetic and understanding the needs of veterans.

In my view, the fact that it is very difficult to do speaks to the need to do it.

Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you Ranking Member Blunt too.

Well, it seems to be training, training, training is the aspect that has come very forward in all of your recommendations.

I have concerns, you know, we`re talking about made major changes in our tax code. And I think my position hasn`t changed from what July when I gave y`all man.

However, the COVID-19 pandemic has particularly impacted the outdoor recreation industry.

The outdoor recreation industry generates 1.8 percent of my state's gross domestic product and supports over 18,000 jobs.

So I want to make sure I understand this. Let me get this straight. The Biden administration's policy to combat this overdose epidemic is to shorten sentences for fentanyl traffickers? Seriously? This is your answer?

Come on, man. We can do better than this. Our communities in States like West Virginia and New Hampshire and Delaware are expecting something far better than that kind of response.

I have been seeing firsthand the jobs that the outdoor recreation economy has brought to rural areas in West Virginia.

I want to commend the sponsors of the bills on today's agenda for exploring innovative ways to improve outdoor recreation opportunities.

These policies will raise energy costs and undermine baseload electric generation, threatening families and businesses with more frequent and wholly preventable blackouts.