I'd like to begin with --
I do believe, in principle, that if you want the best result, you are going to look to the people at the most local leve...
Eagles or Patriots, and your spread?
Correct.
The legislation before you today does not convert any public land to private property.
Zero.
Having represented many parts of Utah, I am intimately familiar with the land, the people, and the issues.
This affects all the residents in San Juan County, especially the children of the Navajo Nation.
A lot more than zero.
I thank the Committee for its consideration, and note that I ended with 1 second to go.
Unlike most states in our Union, nearly 70 percent of the state of Utah is owned by the Federal and state government.
It is important to note this bill precludes any type of mining or development of oil or gas within the boundaries of the...
This bill empowers Utah's local tribes and community leaders to properly manage these areas.
This bill will create the first-ever tribally co-managed national monument.
I think we all understand the importance of local control and local input, certainly as we have responsibilities.
Absolutely. We have heard today a number of positive comments about the legislative process.
This bill is a management plan that protects the area.
I want to make clear the point that the Bears Ears Commission is kept fully intact in this bill.
