Jim Inhofe: “Had we not done that, where would we be today? I would argue that we have received a tremendous return on that…”

a free-market approach to conservation. These areas can be developed, but Federal taxpayers do not underwrite the investments.

Nothing is being done. I came to this meeting because it is apparently the White House that is stopping this or delaying this.

I really believe that we have an opportunity to yield to the pressures that are out there on overregulation.

I ask unanimous consent that the following intern and fellow from my office be granted floor privileges until November 18, 2022. They are J.P. Cooper and Laura Hill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…