if you talk to people on the ground who use these lands, like expertsmen, bikers, campers, they don't want our land, land they use, taken away from them. and those concerned with environmental well-being, water quality and public health support our public lands. i offer a clear choice, support the protection of public lands and let's cast a vote to do that. i ask my colleagues to support the amendment. and i reserve. the chair: the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition? mr. calvert: i rise to oppose the amendment. i agree with the gentleman current law regarding public lands must be followed, there's nothing in this bill that contradicts that. we're not going to be getting rid of public lands in this bill. as such, there is no purpose or relevancey for this. and so i would oppose this. i think this is trying to get people all excited that we are going to be getting rid of public lapped in this bill, which is not true. i encourage my colleagues to oppose this amendment and i reserve. the chair: the gentleman res