Rob Bishop: “It seems to be our policy towards our public lands has been vindictive and petty and politicized.”

I would actually ask to claim the time in opposition, though, once again, I am not really opposed to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

The Majority is pushing a so-called 30x30 idea, locking up 30 percent of our oceans by 2030, all under the guise of protecting biodiversity while tackling climate change.

All of those legitimate questions are not going to be addressed in this Committee hearing today.

With that mask, it is a lot easier to do that, too. I appreciate the offer to be involved in this lameduck session here today. It is one of those things that you have to take in some kind of stride. One assumes that if you are coming back…