Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise today to reintroduce the Elko Motocross and Tribal Conveyance Act of 2011. This bill would transfer two small parcels of public land to Elko County and the Elko Indian Colony and provide an important economic development opportunity to the people of Elko County. In my home State of Nevada, the Federal Government manages more than 87 percent of the land--more than 61 million acres in all. As a result, our communities come to their congressional delegation for help remedying problems that are often handled on the state or local level in other parts of the country. The first part of our legislation would convey approximately 300 acres of public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management's, BLM, Elko Field Office to Elko County. This proposal is strongly supported by the local community as a way to provide for a variety of motorized recreational opportunities for both residents and visitors of Elko. Off-highway vehicles are a popular form of recreation throughout Nevada and our citizens enthusiastically support safe and sustainable motorized outdoor activities. This legislation will help Elko County develop a centralized, multipurpose recreational facility on the western edge of the City of Elko with easy access to Interstate 80. The new park will draw OHV enthusiasts from across northeastern Nevada and beyond, providing a much needed economic boost to local businesses.…”