You would identify, and you would agree that not having the critical minerals identified and produced in this country would present a security problem and prevent us from moving ahead on multiple issues, and we are vulnerable to China for…

Are you also aware that China produces 90 percent of the world's plastic from four rivers?

As the gentleman from Oregon has said, that we have made a lot of promises but not a lot of promises kept.

I would encourage us all to look at maybe a couple of pilot programs in different regions, you know, to look at a different model that perhaps would sidestep some of the point litigation that is going on on a small timber sale.

I do believe that if that was changed, then you would see a lot more participation with the Good Neighbor authority because it really is a great tool for how we do our work.

Do I have your commitment that you will place a representative from the great State of Montana when it comes to moving bison within our State?

I encourage us all to look at maybe a pilot program on a forest scale of, you know, that scale, and look at it and see if we can do longer-term contracts.

Do you believe that the WOTUS is a law or a rule, first of all?

I can list all the farmers that you say that support this thing, and there isn't a one of them that I know that supports water of the U.S., your rule, sir.

there is probably nothing that is more divisive and more contentious than is this rule in the West with farmers and ranchers.

Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today in strong opposition to H. Con. Res. 21 to pull forces out of Syria. Like many in this distinguished Chamber, I have served in the region. I spent 23 years as a Navy SEAL. I have hunted war criminals…