[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9839]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           CREATING NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY

  (Mrs. KIRKPATRICK of Arizona asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. KIRKPATRICK of Arizona. Mr. Speaker, it seems, at times, that 
Washington has forgotten that Americans don't need millions of dollars 
to create jobs. They can do plenty if the government just gives them a 
chance to succeed.
  In my district, we are set to create new opportunities in the tourism 
industry with Federal action, not Federal dollars. Millions of people 
already visit greater Arizona to see our natural wonders, with a 
tremendous economic impact. We can grow our economy by preserving these 
sites for future generations.
  I am getting the ball rolling with legislation to designate the 
Sedona Red Rocks as a national scenic area and to expand the Casa 
Grande Ruins National Monument. These bills will protect these 
magnificent attractions, bringing new visitors to Arizona, and help us 
get folks to work with almost no cost.
  The Natural Resources Committee has scheduled a hearing on these 
measures. I appreciate their willingness to help us make progress. 
Congress needs to pass these job-creating provisions as soon as 
possible.

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