10/26/2009
https://www.congress.gov...
"The Refuge System is a tremendous value. Your State of Louisiana gets about 7,381 jobs out of the system."
"H.R. 3009 would take away the ability to do what President Roosevelt had the foresight to do."
"It is a privilege to be here. And I would like to thank my colleagues here."
"These refuges are treasures, to be enjoyed by millions of people every year who want to hunt, fish, or just enjoy the outdoors."