Sherwood Boehlert: “how proud we should be of what we are about because this bill is exactly what the American people want, a parks bill…”

“how proud we should be of what we are about because this bill is exactly what the American people want, a parks bill that will benefit all areas of the country, a parks bill that will increase recreational and educational opportunities, a parks bill that will enhance environmental protection and most importantly for the long run, a parks bill that will ensure that future generations will have pristine areas to enjoy. It is not easy putting this kind of package together. There are almost an infinite number of interests to balance. It is of necessity a lengthy and very difficult process. I want to thank the gentleman from Alaska [Mr. Young] and his staff for sticking to it, for continuing to work against all odds, for coming up with a final package that only the hypersensitive could quibble with on environmental grounds. This is good legislation, this is a proud moment for this historic 104th Congress, and I urge my colleagues to give this measure the support it deserves.”