On the recordJune 7, 2000
I think we do see this in many ways in a similar fashion. We both agree that the Congress ought to decide the ultimate fate of these lands, and that is simply what this amendment would do. It would just say these are going to be wilderness study areas, that we will manage them in that way, so we do not preclude the option of Congress. As you know, Mr. Chairman, if these lands are left in a state where they can be degraded in any way, then the point becomes moot as to whether they have wilderness values in 5 or 10 years; and that is all this amendment would do is make sure these lands are managed in the way that we say we want them to be managed.
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