Speech #1100066614

But at this stage of the game. there are only certain pots from which the money can be taken. and I still think that this is the effective way of making sure there is still an increase. once again to a program that hasnt been reauthorized since 1992. and at the same time putting a significant amount of resources to our land managers who desperately need those resources to do their job in protecting our southern borders and protecting the land that we have set aside for its sensitive nature and its specific qualities. That has to be there. With that. Mr. Chairman. that is the specific element of this particular amendment. to try to reprioritize to meet the needs of our southern border. which at this time. when we are talking about immigration. is such a significant issue. [-] 1645