John Dingell: “Our fundamental goal in establishing a federal system should be to prevent Americans from being harmed by counterfeit…”

Establishment of a refuge does not instantly make the Federal Government a steward of an area of land.

It is a very happy system. It works well. And it has had no controversy that I can recall except one instance.

These refuges are treasures, to be enjoyed by millions of people every year who want to hunt, fish, or just enjoy the outdoors.

The Fish and Wildlife Service is a public-friendly institution.