Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank him for being a lifelong champion of environmental justice and environmental stewardship as chair of the Committee on Natural Resources. Mr. Speaker, as a Californian, as an American, as Speaker of the House, I proudly rise in support of the Great American Outdoors Act, one of the most important conservation and public lands bills in decades. This legislation builds on the progress made here by House Democrats and others earlier in our majority when we passed the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, named for our former colleague, a fitting testament to Chairman Dingell's legacy, which made permanent the authorization for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Mr. Speaker, the Great American Outdoors Act--I love the title--takes the next step in our pro-conservation agenda, as it boldly protects our country's natural and cultural heritage for our children, our grandchildren, and generations to come. This legislation reflects the energy and expertise of our freshmen, and I particularly salute and thank Congressman Joe Cunningham of South Carolina. Congressman Cunningham is a former ocean engineer, now serving on the Committee on Natural Resources, who was the lead author on this legislation. Mr.…”