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As you know, for almost 2 years Utahan Josh Holt has been detained in a Venezuela prison without trial and on spurious charges.

What I am saying is, in land that is held by the Federal Government and isn't being put to use currently, that is an opportunity for Congress to look and say, can it be put to better or different use.

What about Congress? Do you think there are things Congress could do to impact at least the Federal role, the role the Federal Government might have in public land states, for example?

Are there policies we could pursue, through legislation or otherwise, that would help alleviate this burden?

The restrictions, the inability to develop land locally, be it from a Federal restriction, a State restriction, or a local restriction, is a chief barrier, in many instances, to people finding meaningful work and opportunity.

The Department recognizes the work of Congressman Stewart and other members of the Utah delegation.

I think because these funds are going to be spread around all the states, it is going to be impossible to figure out what would have been.

It clearly states that the government entities identify one or more alternatives for a northern transportation route.

I would actually prefer to yield my time to Congressman Stewart.

Essential to Washington County

The title of bill is very deceptive.

This site is important, and we need to make certain that this is a time when we are uniting all groups who worked on this site.

It is our hope that while we cannot change the past, we can write the future.

I was pleased to be asked by Chairman Bishop to be a co-sponsor of this, and that delights me.

I think it is a significant one for the history of this country, and something which we have to remember.

I hope that this Committee takes the appropriate action to make this happen thereby honoring and preserving this historic site and the effort by so many Americans to unite our Nation by rail.

Next year will be the 150th birthday of this historic event. And I think it is bigger than just Golden Spike itself.

One of the counties I am honored to represent in Utah's 2nd District is Washington County.