Political Quotes

“I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. The issue is very interesting, because we actually issued a FOIA request for emails. This was done egregiously by two people complaining. If you look at the map, what ends up happening by closing this area where families and young kids learn how to water-ski, it forces them into the main channel of the Lake Havasu area, where boats go 50 to 70 to 75 miles an hour. People are going to get hurt. So my point is if the Fish and Wildlife Service doesn't want us to continue to do this, then do their job right. Follow the law. That is the key here. The Acting CHAIR. Members are reminded to address their remarks to the Chair. Ms. McCOLLUM. Reclaiming my time, and this is why I think it becomes a little cumbersome. When you have people swimming and fishing and water-skiing all in the same area, there is more and more pressure on it. So I just rose in opposition to have a discussion to understand this issue better. With that, I withdraw my opposition to this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.”