Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, as an avid hunter and sportsman, I am very proud to cosponsor this recreational access funding amendment. Too many families, sportsmen, outdoor enthusiasts across our Nation continue to be locked out of public lands because of lack of legal access. New Mexico's Sabinoso Wilderness is an example. I've personally spent hours on horseback riding through Sabinoso's high mesas and deep canyons. But without permission from adjacent private landowners, which usually requires an escort from the Bureau of Land Management, legal access to the Sabinoso is not available. This amendment would dedicate a small percentage of the Land and Water Conservation Fund to acquire those rights-of-way for the public from willing sellers. Public lands like the Sabinoso belong to every American, and this amendment will help ensure that future generations of Americans can hunt and fish, hike and camp on these lands. I urge my colleagues to support this amendment and to support the underlying legislation.”