Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Colorado, Representative Jared Polis, the sponsor of the legislation. I thank him for his hard work on this boundary adjustment, which reflects current management and authorizes the acquisition and protection of this pristine land.
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