Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I may consume. H.R. 2212, introduced by the gentleman from California (Mr. LaMalfa), our colleague, is indeed a good piece of legislation. Three hundred acres of BLM land in the Hidden Valley area of Lassen County, California, will be put into trust for the benefit of the Susanville Indian Rancheria. The land in question is not only adjacent to Susanville's current trust land, it is also part of their aboriginal territories. There are numerous cultural and archeological sites on the land that the Susanville members seek to protect, including the remains of a historic Native American village. In addition, the area is an important traditional hunting ground and is utilized for traditional ceremonies. The land has been identified by BLM as excess inventory and a cost burden to the Federal Government. Mr. Speaker, this bill is a win-win for all parties involved. The Susanville Rancheria members will finally have a portion of its historic land returned, and the Federal Government will save money on administrative costs on land that it does not want. I want to congratulate the sponsor of the legislation. I urge its swift passage. I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. LaMALFA. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the support of the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Grijalva), the committee's ranking member, and the unanimous effort to move this bill out of committee. Mr. Speaker, I seek support for my legislation. I yield back the balance of my time.…”