Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. The legislation before the House today enjoys bipartisan and bicameral support in Congress and the strong endorsement of the affected local communities. Our colleague, Mr. Daines of Montana, is the lead sponsor of this bill, and he has championed its action here in the House. I can assure everyone that it is because of his leadership, his commitment and energy that this legislation will pass the House today. Mr. Daines has put the interests of Montana first and has been willing to work in a bipartisan way, with Republicans and Democrats, to get this bill passed. Mr. Speaker, the North Fork Watershed Protection Act would codify protections of Federal forest lands in the North Fork watershed from development in accordance with the memorandum of understanding signed in 2010 between the Province of British Columbia and the State of Montana. Very significantly, the bill makes certain in law that existing uses, including public recreation, livestock management, and forest management are protected and not restricted. This bill will ensure that this region stays accessible for most of the traditional activities in this beautiful part of Montana. Mr. Speaker, in 1988, the Ninth Circuit Court enjoined the Department of the Interior from allowing any activity on issued oil and gas leases in this area.…”