It is only fitting that he's the Acting Subcommittee Ranking Member for this hearing.

As Mr. Young referenced, our laws are not written in stone, and it is our duty to review them, as needed.

I think there are some valuable things in Representative Huffman's legislation, but I think that certain aspects of the process that are used now by the councils are working very well, and they don't need to be disturbed.

Your testimony indicates that there are some concerns that the councils may have with Mr. Huffman's bill, and, namely, that it decreases the regional flexibility.

It is only fitting that he is the acting Subcommittee Ranking Member for this hearing. He is the true expert in this field.

I commend Mr. Young for his true leadership on this effort.

Our laws are not written in stone and it's our duty to review them as needed.

I thank the gentleman for bringing this to our attention, I urge adoption, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I again thank the gentleman from Tennessee for his work on this legislation. I thank the chairman and the chairwoman for their work on this package of bills. Madam Speaker, I urge adoption of this bill, and I yield back the balance of my…

I thank the gentleman for his unwavering support for his constituents and his efforts to work across the aisle. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

I thank the gentleman for his advocacy on the part of his constituents. I do again urge adoption of this. I am ready to close, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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