Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the Green Mountain Lookout tower is perched on a bluff overlooking Washington State's Cascade Mountains in what is now the Glacier Peak Wilderness. Built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the tower is a popular destination for hikers and a testament to our long tradition of public lands-based service and training programs. A lawsuit challenged the tower's presence in the wilderness area, and a judge ruled it be removed. Passage today of S. 404 will ensure the tower remains where it is, which we feel is important and appropriate. I want to thank Senator Murray of Washington and Representative DelBene, the sponsor of the House companion. It is thanks to their hard work that we are considering this legislation today. {time} 1715 While it will not take away from the tragedy of the recent mudslide, passing this bill today will be a big win for the local community and the State of Washington as a whole. We support the legislation and thank the majority and the chairman for bringing it up under suspension of the rules. With that, I reserve the balance of my time.”