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the lesson--unsatisfying as it might seem--is that outside actors, the U.S. among them, should deal cautiously with Lebanese affairs.

Today, Lebanon forces--faces enormous challenges. Security is first among those--these issues.

But, it also sits in a very rough neighborhood today, with many outside forces attempting to upset the balance among its sectarian political forces.

Lebanon has been a regional center for finance and trade for centuries, and has always been an important nation in the Middle East.

This hearing is very timely, given a number of international conferences on Lebanon and upcoming elections in Lebanon in May.

I have had the same challenge as I have dealt with some of our European friends to explain to them about the branches of government.

I am pleased all of the bills we are considering today honor that promise, and I look forward to working with Chairman Bishop and this Subcommittee to address the LWCF, as well.

Their annual appropriated budget of $2.9 billion for the entire agency simply won't be able to account for the $11.6 billion backlog in maintenance.

It is long past due that we discuss the backlog maintenance in our national parks.

Our national parks have long been thought of as America's best idea. In fact, they have other complimentary names, such as our crown jewels. But more than anything, they are ours.

This legislation uses unobligated revenues from all energy sources to pay for the backlog maintenance in national parks.

The parks belong to the American people and we should care for them as our own.

I don't want to pit any programs against each other, I simply want to focus our efforts on using the long-time practice of existing energy revenues to fix public lands.

We are also considering the Legacy Act, introduced by Congressman Hurd.

I am thankful to Congressman Hurd, Ranking Member Hanabusa, Congressman Garamendi, and Congressman Schrader for supporting this bill in an effort to fix our parks.

I introduced the LAND Act to help pay for both backlog maintenance and the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

we are about to witness a rare bipartisan moment in the Senate that has been years in the making. We have had the opportunity to highlight this bill over the last 2 weeks, and I have been very encouraged by my colleagues' support for its…

I ask unanimous consent to speak for 5 minutes before we begin voting. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.