That concludes our hearing on H.R. 5751.

The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad...literally transformed America.

H.R. 5597 reflects a well-balanced compromise that has been achieved by Congressman Stewart...

Mr. McClintock. Without objection.

The Golden Spike 150th Anniversary Act will recognize the Golden Spike National Historic Site...

And I would like to thank the Chairman and Ranking Member, Chairman Bishop, the Full Committee members, as well as members of the Subcommittee, for allowing me the opportunity to speak to you regarding my bill.

Well, it used to be we could thin out a forest, sell that excess timber, and the foresters would come and identify the timber, and we would actually generate money for the Treasury that could then be used for other forest management…

We are already paying, both Republican and our governmental debt, about $475 billion just to rent the money we have already spent.

My greatest fear for our country is that our spending-driven debt and our annual deficits are setting the stage for a debt spiral.

We took these lands into trust for the American public's use, resort, and recreation. This responsibility requires active management, not benign neglect.

H.R. 2584, the National Park Service Legacy Act, by Congressman Hurd, would provide direct financing for the high-priority deferred maintenance needs of the National Park Service.

H.R. 5210, introduced by Congressman Simpson of Idaho would establish the National Park Restoration Fund.