Political Quotes

“on February 25, 1999, I introduced H.R. 468, the St. Helena Island National Scenic Area Act, and I am pleased that several of my colleagues from Michigan joined me as cosponsors of this effort. As many of you know, the House originally passed the legislation in September of 1999. Our colleagues on the Senate side added an amendment at the request of the National Forest Service. I have no problem with this change, and I am pleased that we are approving the final version of the bill today, clearing the way for its passage into law. H.R. 468 is simple--it authorizes the purchases of St. Helena Island from the willing sellers of the Brown and Hammond families. The island would become part of the Hiawatha National Forest, which would manage the island as a national scenic area, and the island would be open to the public for recreational use.”