Political Quotes

“this is an important time of the year for Americans: It is among the first weeks of the summer vacation and recreation season, and it is National Fishing Week. Millions of Americans are either tuning their boat engines, tying flies, dusting off their hiking boots, squeezing into their bathing suits, or putting on their water skis. In short, we're ready to go, and the vacation rush is on. Many people got a jump start last week, heading to lakes or national parks. Being lucky enough to be in Alaska, I was able to steal a couple days myself. If you want to hear my big fish stories, ask me later. This is also an important week for at least three other reasons: I am introducing legislation to help increase recreational opportunities on this Nation's lakes and rivers; the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources holds a hearing Tuesday on S. 1703, my legislation raising millions of dollars for our national parks; and the House and Senate conference is working to resolve the differences on the most important parks and conservation legislation in a decade.”