Nevermind the public processes and sound science that informed the agency--people want to go outside of that process and have legislators put their finger on the scale.

Unfortunately, those who have spoken out on this issue in town have been harassed and in some cases threatened.

Never mind the public process and sound science that informed the agency; people want to go outside that process and have legislators put their finger on the scale.

We ask for people to be involved in their government, yet in this situation people are ridiculed, have nails put in their driveway, and in one case photos were taken inside of a home as a threat.

I appreciate it, sir. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Both of these plans have sound science supporting the suggestions--something everyone may not like, but it is a nonpartisan view.

Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the Fleming amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Arizona is recognized for 5 minutes.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. There are a few points that I really believe need to be made. The decision to eliminate dog deer hunting in this forest was made only after more than half a dozen public meetings, a comment period that resulted in…

I yield the balance of my time to the gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. Heinrich). The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Mexico is recognized for 2\3/4\ minutes.

Mr. Chairman, I claim time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Arizona is recognized for 5 minutes.

Thank you. I rise in strong opposition to the Foxx amendment and in strong support of National Monuments and the Antiquities Act. Following in the footsteps of Teddy Roosevelt, who used the Antiquities Act to protect the Grand Canyon, and…