Bruce Westerman actually said...

"It seems clear that the Park Service never really understood the real scope of the problem."

"It is clear that we need to face the reality that the Park Service is falling short of this goal."

"I was stunned to find out that the Park Service is inflating its backlog by 35 percent, or roughly $3.7 billion, with absolutely no justification."

"It seems clear that the Park Service is failing to keep the three legs of the stool in balance."