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IN CELEBRATION OF EARTH DAY 1999 -- HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK (Extensions of Remarks - April 22, 1999)

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HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1999

Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and ask my colleagues to join me in a commitment to the preservation of our environment as we celebrate Earth Day 1999.

We have made great strides in the conservation of our dwindling wilderness resources. I would like to thank Forest Service Chief Michael Dombeck for his decision to halt new road construction in roadless forest areas across the United States, and for his continued leadership in the preservation of these irreplaceable resources.

As someone who cares about protecting our environment, it has been frustrating to watch my colleagues in the majority pepper appropriations bills with language which would never pass Congress on its own merits. These special interest riders historically benefit only a few wealthy landowners and private interests; they do nothing for the good of our environment.

I ask my colleagues to join me and vote against any bill that will do damage to our environment. Our policies should help us to leave a legacy of clean air and water to our children and teach them the value of leaving that legacy to their children. I would sincerely hope that my colleagues share in my concern. Otherwise, they will take their place in history as the party that allowed the destruction of our nation's greatest resources.

Let's work together to ensure an environment in which our children can thrive.