this is about national treasures, the great American outdoors. It is about national treasures. It is about protecting these incredible places that our own biologists--not just the people of Colorado or New Mexico or the great State of Georgia-- owned by all of us. It is about some of the most scenic and majestic landscapes, unique ecosystems that they create. But it is also about a national treasure and the American people. That national treasure has been hit pretty hard over the last several months, with pandemics, conflict in our society, and racial injustice. It is this national treasure, the American people, that this legislation is focused on, the national treasure that will help create jobs and opportunity and empower people's lives, get their communities back on track, and maybe--just maybe--provide a little bit of respite to somebody who is seeking that opportunity to get outside, to get away, to find time to think. As Enos Mills said, to make them a little bit more reflective and kind during difficult times. We have a long ways to go in this legislation. We will have more debates later tonight and a vote later tonight. I hope my colleagues will support me in this legislation. It is tremendously bipartisan in nature. It has significant support of the American people. It benefits our country from sea to shining sea. We are going to have some votes next week, on Monday, as well, and perhaps Tuesday, maybe even more.…
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