Rob Bishop: “But I have to say this. And you notice I was maybe saying something with sarcasm, which I am not known to do.”

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.

If the gentleman has no other speakers, I yield back the balance of my time.

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

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