Never mind the public process and sound science that informed the agency; people want to go outside that process and have legislators put their finger on the scale.

Both of these plans have sound science supporting the suggestions--something everyone may not like, but it is a nonpartisan view.

Unfortunately, those who have spoken out on this issue in town have been harassed and in some cases threatened.

Summer vacation for many families is being planned as we speak, and if you would listen to those who planned this hearing, you would think that there was no way to visit a national seashore or park this summer.

Nevermind the public processes and sound science that informed the agency--people want to go outside of that process and have legislators put their finger on the scale.

The parks are dealing with dueling mandates issued nearly a century ago. They constantly have to balance the protection of resources with providing recreational access.

We ask for people to be involved in their government, yet in this situation people are ridiculed, have nails put in their driveway, and in one case photos were taken inside of a home as a threat.

May I inquire as to how much time is remaining? The CHAIR. The gentleman from Arizona has 23 minutes remaining, and the gentleman from Washington has 11\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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