Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions And Pratt And Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act

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Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions And Pratt And Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act

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Mr. McCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Madam Speaker, in a moment, I'm going to yield time to Dave Reichert, the lead sponsor and proponent of this legislation, but before doing so, I want to recognize what a diligent and persuasive advocate Dave Reichert has been for this bill. He developed it by working closely with local leaders. He introduced it and has gained the support of Washington State's two Democratic Senators.

While the bill does not take the approach that I personally believe is best for protecting our Federal forests and public lands, this bill only affects lands in Washington State's Eighth Congressional District, which Dave Reichert has been elected to represent.

Due to the leadership and hard work of Mr. Reichert, this bill was advanced out of the Natural Resources Committee, and I fully expect it will pass the full House of Representatives today.

So to my friend and colleague from Washington State, I offer my congratulations on his success, and I yield him whatever time he may consume.

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