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“I would make the point that this is included in this bill on page 3, under ``Construction.'' I don't view this in particular as an earmark as much as I do as putting in resources necessary for the protection of our coastline. Again, it is not excessive. It does not undermine the atomic program. What it does is to help millions of Americans along the coastline and particularly those who have experienced deterioration going from the east coast to the west coast. Certainly, I believe this is one on which we can join together and support. It is constructive; it is productive; it creates jobs; it creates an economic engine; and it protects one of our most valued resources, and that is the Nation's coastline, wetlands included. It is compatible with those who are fishing, with those who are exploring, and with those who are enjoying. I think it is crucial that this amendment be passed by this House in a constructive way in order to create jobs, to move this Nation forward, and to preserve the bounty of the environment that we've been given to protect. I ask my colleagues to support the Jackson Lee amendment, which deals with the restoration of our coastline. I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. Chair, I rise today to offer an amendment to H.R.…”