I appreciate the witnesses for traveling from all over the place, from Arizona, from New Mexico, from Colorado, and from Utah, for actually being here so we can talk about this.

This bill establishes something unique in U.S. history: monument management councils that give all the teams a voice in land management.

I am pleased to announce that I am initiating a process to develop Federal legislation.

I believe Utah is ready to move away from the tired arguments of the past.

I believe we are in the midst of a paradigm shift.

This thoughtful legislation would give it to them by codifying what we all want: appropriate monument protections and a cooperative framework to ensure that those appropriate designations are managed responsibly for the public's benefit.

H.R. 4532 is a sensible and responsible answer to that question. Congress should pass it with all deliberate speed.

There is a net benefit that comes here. The Bears Ears Commission in which the tribes can appoint members still exists in his bill.

Thank you very much. I am going to mess up this name, as well. Once again, I will apologize in advance.

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This bill could not have passed without you. You are living up to everything I thought you would.

I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from South Carolina.

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