[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 89 (Monday, June 25, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1193]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                           HON. MARGE ROUKEMA

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 25, 2001

  Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to be present for rollcall 
votes: 182-185, during the consideration of the Interior Appropriations 
Act. Please let the record show that had I been present I would have 
voted ``aye'' for rollcall vote 182, the Inslee amendment to uphold 
current regulations on hardrock mining; ``no'' for rollcall vote 183, 
the Deutsch amendment regarding historic campsites in Stiltsville, 
Florida; ``no'' for rollcall vote 184, the Stearns amendment to reduce 
funding for the National Endowment for the Arts; and ``yes'' for 
rollcall vote 185, final passage.
  I strongly support the final passage of H.R. 2217, the Interior and 
Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2002. I am extremely pleased 
that this bill honors our commitment to the environment. The expansion 
of funding for land acquisition, wildlife protection, and other 
preservation and conservation programs is a victory for the country.

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