"The Commemorative Works Act states very clearly that new memorials should not encroach upon existing memorials or change the message."
"To have it off the Mall we think sends a disservice to--sends a message that we value the service and sacrifice of the World War I veterans less than we do the other wars."
"Let me ask you about the Flake bill. The bill permits the closure and restriction of national monument lands by the BLM for specific reasons, including national security and public safety."
"And Ms. Recce, your testimony talks about the recreational shooting closures at Ironwood, the Ironwood National Monument, the Sonoran Desert National Monument."
"In other words, didn't everybody included in the NRA know that local land management agencies, Arizona Game and Fish, and community members were looking at recreational shooting issues throughout the ..."
"I am going to have other questions."
"Under this legislation, what would happen to that process?"
"And the six-month issue makes a blanket legislative policy for the entire Nation."
"Regardless of circumstances, regardless of situations on the ground, and, quite frankly, regardless of community opinion."
"Mr. Grijalva. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am going to submit my opening statement for the record so that we can expedite the meeting. Thank you. I yield back."
"Mr. Chairman, while the scheduling of today's meeting was not ideal, we do appreciate the inclusion of several measures sponsored by our Democratic colleagues."
"Mr. Larson's legislation regarding the fascinating history of the Colt Arms manufacturing site has raised concerns in the past but there appear to be changed circumstances that will resolve those conc..."