"We have to continue to work on that with the State water project and the Governor and all of the parties, to reach some solutions."
"Mr. Chairman? Could he repeat those numbers one more time?"
"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."
"I think Director Jarvis, Superintendent Neubacher, and the Yosemite team should be commended."
"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."
"litigation is the bane of some people's existence."
"I think we have some common goals. That is that we want to be able to maintain access for Americans to enjoy one of the great national parks in our country."
"I hope this hearing today gives us the wherewithal before it has produced the--Mr. Jarvis, update us right now on the timeline."
"I was pleased that Director Jarvis agreed to extend the public comment period on the Plan after other Members of Congress and I expressed our concerns about whether the Plan might limit access to recr..."
"I believe that the ability to enjoy recreational activities in Yosemite Park is crucial not only for those that enjoy the park each year, but for the continuing preservation of the park for years to c..."
"The importance of Yosemite National Park and the benefits that it provides as an icon of America's national park system, I think, is not to be understated."