"the best way is to adopt no action, let the Park Service go back to managing the parks."
"Just a few more. Ms. Brown, a bipartisan group of congressmen asked for an extension of the public comment period."
"The majority of the people that called in were against the plan, and there were very, very few that were for it."
"I believe that we are at a significant crossroads in the purposes to which the national parks will be put, and whether we are going to continue to honor the promise that has been honored to the Americ..."
"More than 80 percent--in fact, substantially more than 80 percent were against this plan."
"The NPS proposal would remove long-standing tourist facilities from Yosemite Valley, including bicycle and raft rentals, snack facilities, gift shops, horseback riding, the ice skating rink at Curry V..."
"That is your first senior moment. Thank you for sharing it with all of us, Mr. Chairman."
"To ensure that the public has an adequate opportunity to provide its input, I concur that an extension is necessary."
"I submit these comments greatly troubled by the adverse and lasting effects this would have on Yosemite and the many visitors who enjoy the park."
"I do not believe that the Park Service may simply ignore its responsibilities under the National Historic Preservation Act to protect the Sugar Pine Bridge and find no justification for robbing Yosemi..."
"We understand that an accounting of the flood repair funds has been demanded by Congressman Tom McClintock."