Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, in closing, let me first say I very much appreciate the distinguished gentlewoman's indulgence on allowing folks to speak on this issue. As you can tell, it is very important to a lot of people. So I thank her very much for her polite indulgence. Mr. Speaker, the debate that we have had here today underscores the importance of the legislation that is considered under this rule. I believe we must take a firm stand against executive overreach on the infringement of Americans' constitutional rights to keep and bear arms by protecting the Second Amendment as well as protecting the public's access to Federal lands for the purposes of hunting, fishing, and sports shooting. People all across the country are avid hunters, anglers, and outdoorsmen, often utilizing public lands for those purposes, and the SHARE Act will ensure that the Federal Government does not restrict their ability to participate in these activities. Federal lands represent an important and precious national resource for many mixed-use purposes. We must not tolerate efforts by Federal agencies such as the Forest Service or the BLM to restrict, impede, or prevent access to Federal lands that should otherwise be available for use by our country's outdoor enthusiasts as well as sportsmen and - women.…”