"I just want to thank my distinguished colleague from Alaska."
"This popular area has not been upgraded since when it was first built in the 1960s."
"Let us not confuse the public by creating this perception that these projects are only in a particular district."
"I want to make sure, for the benefit of my colleagues, that it is in Wyoming."
"The bill will preserve access to thousands of rock climbing routes in wilderness areas across the country."
"We commend Chair Tom Tiffany, Ranking Member Joe Neguse, Vice-Chair John Curtis and the Federal Lands Subcommittee for taking steps to advance legislation."
"The USDA believes that by creating a very specific call-out on an acceptable use of the Wilderness Act, that you are essentially creating a de facto change to the Wilderness Act."
"I was surprised by the opposition from your agency to the bill, and I guess I am trying to better understand how the agency is making the argument that simultaneously the legislation is unnecessary be..."
"It is certainly very important in my state of Colorado."
"I think every one of the bills is rooted in this principle of access, of trying to increase access to our beautiful outdoors."
"This historic legislation would revolutionize the $862 billion outdoor recreation economy and pave the way for its continued growth."