Alan Lowenthal actually said...

I appreciate the opportunity to be able to fill in for Ranking Member Tsongas on the Federal Lands Subcommittee.

Today's hearing should be an opportunity to listen, to ask questions and clear up confusion, not to spread rumors or to create animosity.

And as you pointed out, does it require your agency to designate the corridor in the travel plan?

Thank you. Could you give us an overview of why the agency-preferred alternative is one without the corridor? Why did they do this?