[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 62 (Wednesday, April 10, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H3242]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        CONFIRM DAVID BERNHARDT

  (Mr. GOSAR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of David 
Bernhardt's nomination to be the next Secretary of the Interior.
  Members of the Western Caucus strongly support his nomination.
  David Bernhardt loves his country and has served her well as a model 
public servant for over 15 years. David has already been confirmed 
twice by the U.S. Senate, once to be the solicitor and the top legal 
mind of the country on these issues and the second time to be the 
Deputy Secretary. Just last week, the Senate Energy and Natural 
Resources Committee advanced his nomination by a strong bipartisan vote 
of 14-6.
  During his tenure with DOI, David has worked diligently to increase 
hunting and fishing access, ensure clean water for future generations, 
and empower local decisionmaking. David is a champion for sportsmen and 
rural communities.
  Mr. Bernhardt is the most qualified candidate we have ever had as the 
Secretary of the Interior. Simply put, David Bernhardt is the leader 
the Department and the American people deserve.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues in the Senate to vote tomorrow 
based on David's credentials, leadership, and principles. If that 
occurs, I have no doubt he will be confirmed with a strong bipartisan 
vote.
  Confirm Bernhardt.

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