Rob Bishop: “That is part of a larger package that we have put together that deals with the Gold King Mine in the omnibus bill that…”

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

This ban is even more ridiculous after we just locked in mandatory spending of $900 million in perpetuity with the so-called Great American Outdoors Act.

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.