Rob Bishop: “We are really talking about what we deal with--private property rights.”

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

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.

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.