Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2899) to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 2899 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. THE GUAM NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDY. (a) Study.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate regional and local organizations or agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study areas as National Heritage Areas. (2) Requirements.--The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study areas-- (A) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that-- (i) represent distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States; (ii) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use by residents and visitors; and (iii) would be best managed-- (I) through partnerships among public and private entities; and (II) by linking diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities that share a common heritage; (B) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States; (C) provides-- (i) outstanding oppor…”