Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this bill extends the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail by 1,200 miles to include three new segments that correspond to the preparation and return phases of the expedition. Under the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2018, the study of possible additional Eastern Legacy sites to add to the Lewis and Clark Historic Trail identified three nationally significant trail segments. The first trail identified is a segment of the Ohio River that Meriwether Lewis used as a testing ground for supplies and weapons prior to his epic journey. Another trail, stretching from the falls of Ohio to the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, recognizes where Lewis and Clark first met. The last trail that will be included under this bill begins at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi River and stretches until the Wood River in Illinois, which is the current starting point of the National Historic Trail. The Lewis and Clark story is an important part of our collective history, and I hope that we can continue working together to discover and preserve pieces of America's legacy. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this bill sponsored by Representative Luke Messer. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Messer), the author of this measure.”