"We have to recognize the complexity of developing a management plan that prioritizes conservation, as Congress intended, and satisfies regional development goals."
"I appreciate the opportunity to be able to fill in for Ranking Member Tsongas on the Federal Lands Subcommittee."
"Today's hearing should be an opportunity to listen, to ask questions and clear up confusion, not to spread rumors or to create animosity."
"And as you pointed out, does it require your agency to designate the corridor in the travel plan?"
"Thank you. Could you give us an overview of why the agency-preferred alternative is one without the corridor? Why did they do this?"
"We have permanently protected large amounts of biologically significant public land in Washington County."
"I've heard from my friend and colleague Rep. Stewart and the local community that the draft plan, if implemented, would greatly reduce livestock grazing, dampen recreational opportunities, preclude th..."
"Unfortunately, prior to this hearing, this draft plan appeared symptomatic of this Administration's view of Federal lands in the West: Let's lock up as many acres as possible and use any means necessa..."
"Federal land management agencies must be responsible to the needs of local communities across the United States, but this is even more important in places like St. George where the city is nearly surr..."
"That is why I am the sponsor of America's Red Rock Wilderness Act."
"Thank you. My first question is for Ms. Whitlock."