Rob Bishop: “I agree with the chairwoman that the Navy's disregard for congressional direction and intent is unacceptable. I…”

I appreciate this opportunity. This bill has got one thing that I think is going for it very heavily in that it authorizes the opportunity of having the Federal Government being forced to actually deal with the local community on…

Is the gentleman sure he really wants the Federal Government having a forest in his place?

Thank you. I appreciate it, sir.

The current system protects biodiversity over 100 percent of the Economic Zone of the United States through the councils.