Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 2288 removes the use restriction on a 1-acre parcel of Federal land provided to Rockingham County, Virginia. As was stated, in 1989, Congress authorized Rockingham County to use a 3-acre parcel of Federal land for the purpose of establishing a child care center under the condition that the land continues to be used for this purpose. If the county no longer needs the land for a child care center, the land reverts back to ownership by the United States or the county has the option to purchase it at fair market value. The Federal Government has a long tradition of providing public land to State, county, and local governments. The fair use of Federal land and a fair return to the American taxpayer has to be at the forefront of these transactions. Removing public-purpose requirements and use restrictions should only be done when it is deemed appropriate and necessary. In this particular case, the sponsor of this legislation has worked with the National Park Service to develop legislation that is both fair and transparent. The land provided to Rockingham County includes a garage that was previously used by the National Park Service that the county has determined could benefit the Plains Area Daycare Center.…”