Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 1173 sponsored by Representative Peter Welch of Vermont is a commemorative resolution to mark the 100th anniversary of the Vermont Long Trail. This resolution also recognizes the contribution of the Green Mountain Club for its efforts to develop and maintain the trail over the last century. The Vermont Long Trail is the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States. The trail runs 273 miles along the ridges of the Vermont Green Mountains and spans the State from the border of Massachusetts to the border of Canada. On March 11, 1910, the Green Mountain Club was established to begin work on building the Long Trail. They have served as its stewards ever since. Representative Welch is to be commended for his efforts to protect and celebrate the stunning beauty of his home State and for providing his constituents some well-deserved recognition of their conservation efforts. Mr. Speaker, we support the passage of the resolution, and I urge its adoption by the House today. I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the gentlelady from Guam has adequately explained this bill. Of course, it wouldn't be fair to compare the Vermont Long Trail to the magnificent trails of the Northern Sierra, but I'm assured that the Vermont Long Trail is a very nice one for Vermont.…”