John Shimkus actually said...

I would argue that the Federal Government is a local entity here, the Federal Government, we are the locals, we own the land.

Shimkus claims the Federal Government represents local interests regarding land ownership.

01/31/2012

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I do appreciate this. You know, we haven't really talked MTBE in this committee in a long time.

And I would just end by saying what I think we have done is moved our innovators overseas, and I yield back my time.

Thank you all for coming.

Shouldn't Congress be able to give direction on how these funds are spent?