Rob Bishop: “There has to be some kind of innovative and creative solution to actually solve the problem.”

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

Twenty years from now, come back here, and we will tell the gentleman we told him so. Madam Speaker, I have no objections to the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

There really is no reason to add to this hearing--unless it is to give Members another 5 minutes to campaign, or speak on the bills. It is kind of a waste of time.

Thank you. I appreciate it, sir.