Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act, or EXPLORE Act. This legislation is a bipartisan effort, cosponsored by Ranking Member Grijalva of the Committee on Natural Resources. I want to take a moment to thank Ranking Member Grijalva for his commitment to this bill and, most importantly, to wish him well in his fight against cancer. Last week, we were saddened to hear of his recent diagnosis. I know what a fighter Ranking Member Grijalva is, and I have confidence that he will be back in D.C. very soon. Our prayers are with him and his family. Mr. Speaker, today is the first time in the history of the House that we will be considering a comprehensive outdoor recreation package aimed at getting more Americans outdoors and supporting the $1.1 trillion and growing outdoor recreation economy. This bipartisan, bicameral bill is the culmination of more than a year's worth of hearings and markups in the House, and it builds off years of work in both the House and the Senate. This legislation is cosponsored by more than 50 of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle. It is also supported by over 100 organizations representing outdoor recreation, small businesses, conservation groups, and sportsmen and -women from across the country.…”