Mr. Chairman, I find it very interesting that my opponent, or our opponent on the other side, actually focuses a picture of Apache Leap, which is specifically excluded from this legislation. Therefore, when we talk about, in regards to…

That is Apache Leap. The Acting CHAIR. The time is controlled by the gentleman from Arizona, and the Chair would ask all Members to respect that.

Time is money, and adding more layers of government that our fishing industry must deal with on a daily basis will cost our small businesses dearly.

This one particular order in my opinion represents a complete government takeover of our fisheries not only in saltwater but every stream and estuary that flows into the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf of Mexico.

We see this Executive Order as a job killer, not a job creator.

That's absurd. I've gone into the mine. I have actually seen the company. I've actually seen the work forces in here. I've actually gone down to the bottom of the mine. I got suited up and have been part of that. That's not appropriate.

It's already been supported by documentation already presented. It's duplicative.

Mr. Lujan's amendment is immaterial because it's already been done and it's already been held up by the----

I thank the gentleman from Utah, and I appreciate the House spending time to consider this important jobs bill legislation this week. The need for this land exchange legislation and ensuing copper mine was one of the very first initiatives…

So this new ocean initiative has raised numerous concerns and could significantly impact our economy and American jobs.

But in addition to the lack of statutory authority, there are numerous other concerns and questions about the impacts of the Administration's initiative that still have not been answered.