Simply Put, I Believe We Should Not

As A People Of Faith, We Know That Prayer Is A Powerful Instrument. And As One Nation Under God, We Know That Many Times Our Most Powerful Tool Is Prayer.

Wilderness Is Not Defined By The Absence Of Certain Activities, But Rather By The Presence Of Certain Unique And Invaluable Characteristics.

A Resilient People Cherishing Liberty And Equality And The Rule Of Law Will Endure.

A Free People, Free To Believe As We Wish, Free To Speak Our Minds, Free To Raise Our Children As We See Fit, Will, Make No Mistake About It, Endure.

Madam Speaker, I Have Spent More Than Half My Life As A Member Of The Resources Committee. In That Time I Have Supported Numerous Wilderness Designations. In Fact, I Cannot Recall Ever Opposing A Wilderness Bill.