Political Quotes

“my point is an obvious one--that there are plenty of safeguards to ensure that that land will be developed in a responsible manner. The citizens of Utah have proven that they are responsible and good stewards of their land. Irresponsible development does not support, obviously, the school system, and the future of the State of Utah, as is any other State, is the children. They obviously need the benefits of a good educational system and some development. Some of this land will be utilized for that purpose. But to suggest somehow that it is an irresponsible act, the development of the land will be done irresponsibly, defies logic. This bill benefits the local communities in Utah. It provides them with access to resources promised to them when they were first granted the school section concept. I need only to remind my colleagues that those who oppose this addition to the wilderness system are, in my opinion, those who have absolutely no consideration for maintaining a vibrant economy. Look at some areas of the United States where we had difficulties--poverty, lack of jobs. Appalachia comes to mind. We can look to Afghanistan and certain areas of South America, economically depressed portions of the planet, and there is an easy connection to be drawn. It is a reality that people do not have a future. They do not have the opportunity for jobs. There is no tax base. As a consequence, a situation like that needs to be recognized and corrected.”