Political Quotes

“Madam President, working with the rest of the Nebraska delegation, as well as the Bureau of Reclamation, I have introduced legislation supported by all parties. It transfers ownership of the land from the Federal Government to local officials, benefiting everyone involved. The residents and their local government officials support this bill. The Energy and Natural Resources Committee supported it, passing it earlier this year by a voice vote. The Bureau of Reclamation, which we worked with through this process, also supports my bill. Chairman Manchin himself has even withdrawn his original concern about this bill's impact on a larger land package. I am grateful to him for understanding how important this issue is to my State. I appreciate my colleagues for understanding the gravity of this situation. This bill will now be on its way to the President's desk. I want to thank Representative Adrian Smith and the entire Nebraska congressional delegation for their work over many years. It wouldn't have been possible without their collaboration and their support. But, most importantly, I want to thank the citizens at Swanson and Red Willow, as well as the other local leaders. The love these Nebraskans have for their communities and their determination to save them, that made all the difference. I also want to thank my colleague from Hawaii Senator Hirono for putting forward a bill that will help her constituents and her State as well. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER.…”