Norman D. Dicks: “I happen to believe, and I hope that by the time this bill is done that we will have the $700 million then. I had a…”

“I happen to believe, and I hope that by the time this bill is done that we will have the $700 million then. I had a chance to visit northern California, the redwoods myself, just a few days ago during the recess. I wanted to see this Headwaters area. And I think it is absolutely essential that we move forward. Others are more expert on the Yellowstone issue. I know our chairman had concerns about the backlog of maintenance and other things and, hopefully, we can work out something in the conference committee on this issue if the gentleman's amendment is stricken. I regret that it will be, I think it will be, but I think bringing up this issue is very, very important. I hope at the end of the day we are able to acquire these properties and make the progress which I know the gentleman and many of us would like to see accomplished in this Congress.”