It is not like we are infringing on people who do not want to be involved in the hunting because those seasons can be avoided, if needed.
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The bottom line is that this is bipartisan. It's been bipartisan, and it will also be bipartisan because of the economics.
Anyone would have to be in an extreme position of not wanting us to be able to use public lands as the public should be able to use them.
Our greatest priority is to make sure the mountain state people and everybody across the nation continue to enjoy hunting and fishing and recreational shooting and have the ability to appreciate all the outdoors has to offer.
There is no reason it should not have passed three years ago. There really isn't.
There is not a hunter or fisherman that I know of that's not an environmentalist.
Even in a small State like West Virginia, this is having some devastating effects.
I think the communication is much improved over what it has been, and I think that is something that we need to keep on top of.
I think you are doing better than the Senate.
I would like to ask the Sergeant at Arms. You mentioned your priorities, safety and security, cyber health, customer relations, preparedness and partnerships.
I thank all three of you for your testimony, and I join the voice of my ranking member here in thanking you for what you do for us every day and the general public and really for the country.
Is that built into your budget that you are 50 under?
I think it is a discussion we should have here.
Your staffing level is at 1,775. You are authorized for more officers. Correct? Or is that your statutory limit?
Every state is going to be different, and I'm sorry because our time is so limited.