I wish to mention that I have enjoyed working with Mr. McClintock of California on these Natural Resources bills. It was a joy to have bipartisanship. Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for her kind comments. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. Estes).
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