Political Quotes

“I thank the gentlewoman. Mr. Speaker, I thank my good friend, Sam Farr. Together, we have coauthored a bill that brings two valleys together. We have the Salinas Valley and the Central Valley that come together in this beautiful spot and bring a national forest to what its intended use is--for hikers, for off-roaders, and for people who just want to use the beauty of this park. This has truly been a bipartisan effort, not only between Republicans and Democrats, but by pulling two valleys together, a number of different Members are wanting to see this area open back up and be utilized by the taxpayers. This is something that is going to provide generations to come an opportunity to spend time together--to off-road together, to hike together, and to even take photographs, which I know my good friend likes to do in areas like this. I am proud to be a coauthor, and I am proud of the widespread bipartisan support. I am proud to have worked with such a good friend on a fine piece of legislation.”