Rob Bishop: “If you don't, tough. It still is a national asset.”

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

Does that clearance have to be in the form of a written statement to the Chair? The SPEAKER pro tempore. As the Chair previously advised, that request cannot be entertained absent the appropriate clearance, which has not been received by…

the Magnuson-Stevens Act is not just for the conservation and management of fishery resources, but also to assure that our citizens benefit from employment, food supply, and revenue which could be generated from these resources.

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.