I also thank the ranking member for his words. I want to thank Chairman Shuster as well for recognizing that this amendment has merit. I recommend that my colleagues support this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title I, add the following: SEC. 1__. CONSIDERATION OF USE OF NATURAL AND NATURE-BASED…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I would try to bring some clarity about the amendment, and I stand in opposition to this amendment. We have heard a lot of hyperbole here this evening, but I want to try to set the record…

I include in the Record, in light of the gentleman from Oregon's comments, a letter from the Fish and Wildlife Service supporting this amendment. U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bloomington, Minnesota, January…

I will go ahead and close. About two decades ago, there were only 15 gray wolves in the western Great Lakes States. Today the gray wolf population exceeds 3,700, and yet we are to act as if some judge someplace decides that that is not…

I have not mentioned protecting cattle at all. Maybe some of my colleagues will. I have only mentioned trying to protect the Endangered Species Act. {time} 1100 Mr. Chairman, I yield 1\1/4\ minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill add the following: TITLE __--GRAY WOLVES SEC. _01. REISSUANCE OF FINAL RULE…

I am proud today to offer the only bipartisan amendment that has been found in order on this bill. I am really proud, after working in Congress now for three terms, that Members from both the majority and the minority have come together in…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, once again, the Congress has offered Members the classic Sophie's choice. Either vote ``no'' on the transportation bill and guarantee no reforms to road and bridge building happen, or vote…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title V of division A, add the following: SEC. __. TRANSPORTATION OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS…

I urge all Members to support my amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Wisconsin…