If we have prosecutors running wild like that and ignoring the law itself, something as important as exculpatory evidence that has to be given to the defendant in a criminal case, you can see why some people are losing confidence in what…

I think it hampers the work that they do in many areas if they are going to be brought into court years later.

You have acknowledged today that mistakes were made, obviously, within the Department of Justice related to the Fast and Furious program but without specifying who made those mistakes.

I find this interesting in the sense that here the requirement outlined in Section 2518 of Title 18 requires an analysis at the Department of Justice level.

I think there should have been some real serious corrections done because of what they did to a great U.S. Senator.

However, it is totally irresponsible to move forward with the proposed withdrawal as it lacks sufficient scientific justification.

I think you are going to hear the Administration come forward, auditioning for the roles of Petruchio and Katherine in Taming of the Shrew because they will tell us the sun is the moon, the day is night, that green is red and black is…

I fully agree that the Grand Canyon deserves to be protected for the enjoyment of future generations.

I want to publicly acknowledge that, and I appreciate those accommodations.

It is frustrating to me that the preferred alternative from the Interior Department matches the original withdrawal concept.

But I have to say this. And you notice I was maybe saying something with sarcasm, which I am not known to do.

I therefore urge your favorable consideration of H.R. 1980.

We support the continued application of this law which, by prohibiting encroachment by a new commemoration on an existing one, respects the design of this completed work of civic art without alteration or addition of new elements.

Making Chimney Rock a national monument would create a win-win situation for this remarkable historic, cultural area...

The withdrawal does not change the reality on the ground that there are 3,000 existing claims.

The Secretary will make a final decision when the time comes. This bill is totally inappropriate.

I said that there were some frustrations we felt in moving forward with wildlands, which was the topic at that point, because we did not trust what would happen in the future.

The withdrawal decision should be based on sound science and factual findings, not on the baseless claims of environmental groups.