[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 27 (Monday, March 4, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E265]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                               speech of

                          HON. ELIZABETH FURSE

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 29, 1996

  Ms. FURSE. Mr. Speaker, I want to express my appreciation for the 
diligent efforts of Representative de la Garza and the House 
Agriculture Committee Democrats in putting forward the de la Garza en 
bloc amendment and the motion to recommit, both of which would have 
enabled additional funding for conservation.
  These provisions would have strengthened the conservation effort 
being made by farmers, reflecting a truly historic investment in 
resource conservation and environmental protection. Farmers in my 
district understand the importance of conservation for future 
generations. I urge House and Senate conferees to include as many of 
these provisions as possible.
  Unfortunately, I was unable to be present for these votes. I was 
granted a leave of absence due to a medical condition. Had I been here, 
I would have voted for both the de la Garza en bloc amendment and the 
motion to recommit.

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