"I am grateful for the work that you two are doing and the Biden administration is doing more broadly to manage our public lands with future generations in mind."
"It is unfortunate, as I said, in my view, that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have chosen a different course, have not scheduled a single hearing in this Subcommittee, for example, to ev..."
"I hope we can do so with a degree of respect for the witnesses who are here and for the agencies that they represent."
"I really wanted to ask you a series of questions. Before I do so, I will just take one moment to again thank Director Stone-Manning..."
"I want to also say thank you for the work that you do and the National Park Service does every day."
"I would implore you to let us know what we can do on the statutory side."
"I find it offensive."
"We are proud of your service and your family's service to our country."
"I think it is important that we acknowledge the need to be proactive in our efforts to conserve this critical resource."
"I certainly hope that the Senate will heed your call and our call to pass that bipartisan bill."
"Unfortunately, I will just say, Madam Secretary, that we have been frustrated that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have not put this bill on the Floor for a vote."
"We have to get this done."