Kids in the West, their education is underfunded, their teacher salaries are depressed, and my retirement is threatened because of this particular situation. When this changes, there will be no more need for PILT. But until that time comes, this is not welfare; this is rent on the land you control. To be honest, we'd rather have the land back, but until that time, pay for what you control.
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Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Bishop), who has the proper last name, if not the correct first name.
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