Rob Bishop: “Well, not if we pass it first, you won't. But I appreciate that.”

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

Thank you. I appreciate it, sir.

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

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.