Political Quotes

“I rise in support of H.R. 3226 authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain lands and improvements in the State of Virginia. I would like to begin by commending the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte) for his leadership and hard work on this legislation. This bill will clear the way for George Washington and Jefferson National Forests to sell 368 acres to the Commonwealth of Virginia in exchange for cash and land. All sales or exchanges would be for fair market value. The Natural Bridge Juvenile Correctional Center is located in Rockbridge County. It has been under the maintenance and supervision of the Commonwealth since 1964 and, having seen that facility, in my opinion it is highly appropriate that it be conveyed to the Commonwealth. This legislation also authorizes the sale of over 200 acres along Interstate 64. This tract will be sold to the Allegheny Highland Economic Development Authority which will develop the land into a separate area called Innovative Park. Additionally, this bill authorizes the sale of several other small tracts of land which are close to I-64 and which have lost their natural forest characteristics. The proceeds from the sale will be used for the acquisition of other lands in Virginia that still have forest characteristics.”