Political Quotes

“These tours are very important. In fact, the gentleman from Texas talked about the technology. In the Grand Canyon, they have this quiet technology where you can barely hear them on the ground. There are limitations on these tours already in many of the parks. The problem here is the bureaucracy can't help the private sector. I love the gentleman's aspect about no limitations because that is going to make it happen. It is going to make it happen because they are going to try to put limitations on them. This makes sure that everybody has the opportunity to experience these. On top of that, air tours require no ground-based infrastructure at the park, which expands accessibility without the need for roads, trails, signs, bathrooms, garbage cans, or other services. These are important. They also generate a sizable amount of money because every tour generates some kind of fee back to the Federal Government. At $34 trillion and growing, I think we could all use a little bit of that extra money. If you look at it from the eyes of a businessman and allowing these air tours to help out, you are going to find out that America is singing ``Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah'' all day long, seeing the beautiful landscapes. Mr. Chair, I join with my friend from Texas and say please vote for this amendment.”