Jim Costa actually said...

"I think Director Jarvis, Superintendent Neubacher, and the Yosemite team should be commended."

"I hope that there will be a serious commitment made by NPS to retain recreational activities that pose no harm to the Merced River but are important to many who visit Yosemite."

"I fully appreciate the need to protect unique natural resources, but it should not be at the cost of recreational activities that do not pose a threat."

"I would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to also comment on the need to make a modest and popular expansion of the park."