Death Valley became the largest national park in the lower 48 states when it was changed from national monument status and expanded to 3.3 million acres in 1994.

We must urge the park service to make resolution of those inholder problems a top priority in the years to come.

I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating Park Superintendent Dick Martin and his staff for creating a world-class national park in this unique natural environment.

reclaiming my time and closing my remarks regarding this amendment, it is very obvious that there are two points to be made here: First to the Members of the House, if this were their district, how would they react to this treatment that…

Members, I believe that the House knows me to be largely a person who does not involve himself in an overt way in pure partisan politics. I must say that I share with the public their concern about ofttimes the debate around here being…

the outdoor experience in the desert is a far cry from taking a walk through a wilderness area along a scenic trail or a mountain stream. The desert environment is often very unforgiving. Indeed, it can be deadly without an adequate water…

I must say that you are clearly making my very point about the way the committee does operate. It is suggested that the committee often operates in this fashion, submitting substitutes at the last minute. This is a very complex subject, it…

It is very important the membership understand, but especially the membership of the Committee on Armed Services and the appropriate Appropriations subcommittees, there is little doubt that there is serious potential impact to our ability…

It is apparent to the membership that this vast area has huge potential in terms of activity that involves flight and overflight, very important to the military. This is territory where the stealth airplanes fly, for example. What kinds of…

I rise in favor of the amendment. Mr. Chairman, this is going to be an extended discussion, probably over several days, regarding this desert wilderness and park bill. Fundamental to the discussion that we are going to have relative to the…

I must say the point the gentleman is making is an important point. This is precisely the point that caused these Members who represent the desert to object so strenuously to the fact that the chairman of the full committee, the night…