William Bryan: “Mr. President, most of those who are privileged to represent the West on both sides of the political divide recognize…”

“Mr. President, most of those who are privileged to represent the West on both sides of the political divide recognize that we need to enact responsible grazing legislation that balances the concerns of the livestock industry with the concerns of the conservation community. It is in seeking that illusive goal of balance that we find ourselves operating from a slightly different approach. In my view, notwithstanding the best efforts of the distinguished senior Senator from New Mexico, his bill fails to achieve that balance and, in my view, would seriously threaten the multiple-use concept which has governed public land policy for decades. It is for that reason that I rise this afternoon to support the substitute amendment offered by the distinguished junior Senator from New Mexico, which I believe represents a preferred course of action. The Bingaman substitute is a thoughtful, balanced approach to correct what is wrong with the current grazing regulations.”