Political Quotes

Mr. Chairman, we are here to protect the welfare of the American public, and this provision prevents a fair return to the American taxpayer from oil and gas leasing conducted on public lands. By prohibiting the modernization of the Mineral…

Madam Chair, this amendment would prohibit funding for the establishment of any national monument in Malheur County. The Antiquities Act provides the President with the authority to designate national monuments in order to protect objects…

Madam Chair, the Interior appropriations bill we are considering today includes 92 poison pill riders in the base bill, and I object to the inclusion of any more. We are here to protect the welfare of the American public, and we cannot…

Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Brecheen). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 22 Offered by Mr. Brecheen The Acting…