Scott Tipton: “I appreciate that. It is interesting. I am pleased to be able to hear the comments that we need to be able to work a…”

We hear the President is for the extension, the Senate is for the extension. The problem is, they are not for this piece of legislation. I think it is important to be able to note that the ranking member, once again, on the Committee on…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, the amendment today will do exactly the opposite of what we are trying to accomplish. This bill is not going to be able to strengthen the national defense. My colleague's amendment would…

I do rise in opposition to the amendment before us. Apparently, the bill that is before us today didn't include enough wilderness in my district. As we see in this amendment, we are now trying to be able to add more. The amendment adds an…

I appreciate the comments of Ms. DeGette of Colorado, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Tipton). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment…