On the recordOctober 22, 1997
I rise in support of my substitute. Here is what the substitute would do. It would allow those who sue the Federal Government over property rights to get to Federal court more rapidly. It does that in language that is virtually identical to sections 3 and 4 of the manager's amendment. Here is what the substitute would not do. It would not interfere in any way with local government. It does that by eliminating section 2 of the manager's amendment. That is the section that allows Federal judges to intrude on local decision-making. As Federal officials, we ought to limit ourselves to effecting Federal decisions. That is what my substitute does. I urge support for the Boehlert amendment. It is the moderate approach to property rights. It grants relief without trampling on Federalism. It helps property owners without preventing local communities from deciding their own future. I urge its adoption.
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