Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 5093, the Wind River Administrative Site Conveyance Act. This bill would authorize the U.S. Forest Service to convey a 23.4-acre portion of the Wind River Nursery to Skamania County, Washington. Congress authorized a land exchange that included a large portion of the Wind River Nursery in 2001. The conveyance authorized by this legislation will complete the transfer and place the entire Wind River property under the stewardship of the county. This legislation will allow the Skamania County Board of Commissioners to continue rehabilitation of the buildings and the grounds in the Wind River Historic District. The bill also includes important and routine safeguards so the property will continue to be managed in a manner that ensures the preservation of its historic characteristics. I thank the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Herrera Beutler) for introducing this important legislation and championing this bill on behalf of her constituents. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.”