I do not support H.R. 1925--it does not reflect the collective views of the many interested stakeholders in Utah.

I want to give special thanks to Representative DeFazio.

The proposal has not been presented by the sponsor to the many stakeholders in this issue, particularly the rural citizens who feel so passionately about the matter.

Peter went above and beyond his legislative duty by trekking last fall to the rarely-visited Devil's Staircase waterfall.

Today it is others trying to dig up the red rocks. Those of us who believe we should preserve our natural treasures for future generations have an obligation to do all that we can to continue the efforts of those individuals like Teddy…

These lands are rich with archeological remnants of prehistoric cultures, and they are a haven for outdoor recreation enthusiasts, scientists, hikers, educators, wildlife enthusiasts and many, many more.

The amount of land proposed for this designation is overwhelming--it is the approximate equivalent of the size of the State of Maryland.

The people of Carbon County and the rest of rural Utah trust our Utah Congressional delegation to represent us because they understand Utah and have shown us that they listen.

I hope that we can still strive to be constructive despite differences.

I urge the committee to pass H.R. 2781 and designate this section of the Molalla River as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

The Red Rock bill would designate as wilderness over nine million acres of public lands owned by the American people and managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Given the beauty and the awe these great landscapes inspire, support for protecting these public lands is widespread.