"It is incumbent on this Congress to examine and act on policies that make it possible for Americans to maintain work responsibilities while ensuring the well-being of their loved ones."
"This ultimatum to workers is unacceptable and immoral."
"However, Utah's most productive lands in terms of forage, production, and agricultural value happen to be owned by private individuals."
"These inflexible regulations and other requirements imposed by the Federal Government often outcompete the good intentions of federal employees."
"The Federal Government owns 47 percent of all the land in the western United States."
"This has long been an active Subcommittee, and I appreciate your diligence in reviewing pending legislation."
"I am deeply committed to helping my constituents remain competitive."
"I have worked with some of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, Senators Rosen and Fischer and Schatz..."
"The impact of the drought on my home State of Utah has been quite severe--really severe, in fact."
"States need a change so that they can more readily address the drought issues that they face--like those that Utah faces, in particular."
"Unfortunately, bureaucratic federal processes often stand in the way of safe, effective, responsible drought mitigation efforts."
"Everywhere I go in my state, I hear of the need for increased water storage infrastructure."