"Regarding the former Longhorn Ammunition property, one of my staff and I had a very informative meeting today with Judith Johnson, Mark Williams, Jack Canson, and Emerson Learn. They had some very interesting points to make as we discussed various issues. Since the former ammunition and rocket facility has so many concrete slabs and walls still in place along with so many asphalt roads, I was interested in how that could ever be much of a wildlife refuge, and they had some interesting ideas. As the U.S. Representative for Harrison County, it is important to me to have input from the county. Judge McWhorter has indicated an interest in having a public hearing on the issue and I will look forward to information gleaned from any such hearing. Harrison County has so much and such great potential in so many ways, I want to help in whatever way will be the very most benefit to the county."

- Rep. Louie Gohmert