I think that is one of the reasons why we have to be concerned here, one of the reasons why FLPMA favors, encourages and arguably creates a strong presumption in favor of bringing in local law enforcement to assist with the day-to-day…

I am sure you would agree that the BLM-led standoff at the Bundy ranch, out of which those particular criminal charges arose, was ill-conceived and was poorly executed.

Yet nothing in federal law precludes them from using local law enforcement and in some ways it encourages it.

I appreciated what you said earlier about the overcriminalization issue and noting that although that is not the precise focus of this hearing, it is closely related to the overcriminalization problem.

We feel like we can do better as a state in managing our law enforcement affairs than the Federal Government.

So it should not be the presumption that when somebody has done something wrong that the only solution, every time, is always just do criminal action.

I think it is important from time to time to look at whether what we have created makes sense.

That would not be Armageddon. It would not produce an Armageddon type environment. Dogs and cats living together in the streets.

And to the extent it can achieve that, it saves the taxpayer money.

it's a shame when our entire profession is disparaged on the basis of only eight or nine hundred thousand bad apples.

I think you would agree, has suffered significant reputational damage due to its officers, its agents, engaging in misconduct and their overzealous use of some really heavy-handed tactics.

They said that essentially that it is not only unknown, but it is unknowable.

It will be of little avail to the American people if their laws are written by those of their own choosing, if those laws are so voluminous and complex if they can't reasonably be read and understood.

We recognize the sheriff as the supreme law enforcement official in the counties they serve in.

I have a statement for the record that has been submitted by Senator Lisa Murkowski from Alaska.

today I wish to pay tribute to a remarkable man who was a giant in our community and who had an immeasurable impact on the lives of many, many people. Sadly, Sam Granato passed away peacefully at his home after a 2-year battle with cancer…

I thank Mr. Evans for yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, I do appreciate having time here on this Congressional Black Caucus hour to discuss so-called welfare reform and efforts on the part of the majority to shred the safety net. Mr. Speaker, I…

It has been my experience that in Utah, your industry is overflowing with innovation and it is pretty amazing and fun to watch.