Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, signed into law on October 2, 1968. This landmark conservation bill launched a movement. It helped us recognize and protect the free-flowing rivers with ``outstandingly remarkable'' characteristics. In Rhode Island and Connecticut, we have just such waterways, including the branches of the Wood and Pawcatuck Rivers. Just this week, in cooperation with Senator Jack Reed, I introduced legislation to designate the 110 miles of this river system as a Wild and Scenic River. After 3 years of intense study, the National Park Service has found it to have areas of pristine beauty, recreational importance, and untouched wilderness. I applaud the work of Denise Poyer, the study coordinator at the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association, and all of those who have volunteered their time to protect this river. Mr. Speaker, I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Natural Resources Committee to complete this designation. ____________________”