Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this is a perfect example of how to do something well. I commend Congressman Cook for listening to his local constituents, trying to get their input, and getting a bill that has total local support. It is the way things should be done, solving a problem for both the Forest Service, as well as San Bernardino County. Not only will the Forest Service get a small parcel of land which solves the problem of in-holdings within their property, but San Bernardino County gets the ability of solving significant problems they have in the area of public safety. This is one of those things that is a win-win situation: a win-win situation which actually provides safety, as well as the changing of that trail, if absolutely necessary, but that has to be worked out before any of this is concluded. The bottom line here is that we have realized there is a significant problem, we have recognized this is a significant problem, and, by working with local communities to get their input trying to come up with a locally-driven solution to that problem, this is the way government should operate. Unfortunately, it doesn't operate that way all the time, but Congressman Cook has worked very hard to make sure that this is one of those positive efforts. This bill is one of those things that is a win for all of us. Mr. Speaker, I heartily ask my colleagues to vote in favor of this, and I yield back the balance of my time.…”