"Rural Arizona communities like the one in my congressional district depend on the multiple use of public lands for their livelihoods."
"Too often we find that some Federal land designations are causing endless bureaucratic delays, litigation and restrictions that could completely lock up much of the large and needed store of wealth an..."
"There is a reason the ability to set aside Federal land generally rested with Congress."
"the public deserves the opportunity to have their voices heard on any land designation that may restrict their right to access."
"no President, regardless of what party he or she belongs to, should have the power to unilaterally declare how lands in our States are managed."
"The legislation I introduced, the Arizona Land Sovereignty Act, and the many other bills being discussed today aim to ensure that the designation of national monuments has an open and transparent proc..."
"Rural Arizona communities, like the ones in my Congressional District, depend on the multiple-use of public lands for their livelihoods."
"I believe it is critical this Congress reforms the National Monument designation process."
"The people should be a part of land designation decisions."
"The status quo is no longer good enough. The status quo has given us decades of declining forest health."
"Our forests and natural resources are a way of life in Arizona. I remain saddened by what has happened to our constituents that have been adversely affected by wildfire."
"There is an emergency situation in our communities and we must act."