Political Quotes

“Woman, I rise today in support of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act. I would first like to thank my colleagues and friends from the Colorado delegation, Congressman Joe Neguse, and Senator Michael Bennet, for their dedicated, hard work on this important bill. Colorado is home to 4 national parks, 41 State parks, 960 wildlife species, and 6,000 miles of rivers. From hiking, to camping and skiing with my family, including my two children, who I am proud to say are fifth-generation Coloradans, I know that among the most important aspects of the Colorado way of life are the beautiful places where we live, work, and play. But we must act quickly to ensure that Colorado's many national treasures are protected for our children, our grandchildren, and the generations to come. The CORE Act will help us accomplish this by providing permanent protections for over 400,000 acres of Colorado's public lands. It unites and builds on many prior efforts by protecting four iconic landscapes in one single, all-encompassing conservation bill for all of Colorado. As an Army veteran, I am also thrilled to highlight the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division, whose members trained at historic Camp Hale and fought valiantly in World War II. At the peak of the war, Camp Hale housed as many as 14,000 soldiers.…”