Political Quotes

“I rise in support of H.R. 4103, a bill which would direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer certain lands in Natrona County, Wyoming to the Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. At the request of Congresswoman Barbara Cubin, our Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands held a field hearing in Casper, Wyoming on May 4, 2002 to ensure that the residents of Wyoming were given an opportunity to be heard on this matter. I attended this field hearing and I believe it is fair to say that the majority of those in attendance voiced their support for this initiative. Although the media has tried to project otherwise, I believe the record should also reflect that this is not a Utah initiative. The people of Wyoming, mostly members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, initiated this effort out of respect for the unique events which figure prominently and singularly in the faith of the LDS Church. It is my understanding that more than 6,000 residents of Wyoming have signed a petition supporting this bill and members of the Wyoming State Legislature have also expressed their support. During the May 4 field hearing, Kit Kimball of the U.S. Department of the Interior testified that the Department supports the goals of H.R. 4103.”