Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3726, sponsored by my good friend and colleague from the Virgin Islands, Donna Christensen, establishes the Castle Nugent National Historic Site as a new unit of the National Park System on the island of St. Croix in the United States Virgin Islands. The lands to be included in this new historic site represent the largest undeveloped natural area remaining on the island, and there is very strong local support for protecting it as parkland for future generations. The new park, Mr. Speaker, encompasses about 11,500 acres, three- quarters of which are submerged lands containing one of the largest and healthiest coral reef systems in the region. The National Park Service has studied the site and testified that it meets their criteria for addition to the system. Congresswoman Christensen is to be commended for her commitment to preserving the unique history and the culture of the beautiful island of St. Croix. So we urge our colleagues to support passage of H.R. 3726. I reserve the balance of my time.”