The spotted owl has caused a decline in timber harvests on Federal lands in Oregon, Washington, and California by a factor of 90 percent.

In North Dakota, we do not have a lot of sage grouse. We have some, and they continue to increase about 15 percent per year.

Mr. Chairman, I know that the record will open for 10 more days.

the issue of consent decrees becoming law by virtue of liberal organizations suing a liberal administration and coming to a settlement in a liberal judge's chambers is very concerning to me.

You would be hard pressed to find anybody in Washington that loves the West more than the people who have chosen to make it their home.

I think in many respects we debate the rule or the proposed rule or the perhaps not proposed rule as though the intention is really to have a certain rule.

the development of oil and gas is important for our energy security and high standard of living, not just in North Dakota, but the entire Nation.

Madam Chair, I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from North Dakota is recognized for 5 minutes.

Madam Chair, I rise in support of this important amendment. One wouldn't think that the Congress of the United States should have to pass amendments on appropriations bills to ensure that the Constitution is upheld by the bureaucracy or…

Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from North Dakota is recognized for 5 minutes.

Mr. Chairman, I thank my colleague and neighbor from South Dakota for authoring and offering this amendment, which I support and urge my colleagues to support. It really re-prioritizes the spending and the good work that the Appropriations…