Mark Udall actually said...

"generally national parks are expected to have more than one unique or special feature, say, as opposed to some areas that are designated as national monuments."

"the Pinnacle site is consistent with the designation as a national park because of its significance in geology and in species, the number of species and kinds of species that are there."

"I have spent time in Denali National Park both in the north and south sides and had the great privilege actually to stand atop Denali at one point in my climbing career."

"Of course, the people who live on those landscapes and who have lived there for many centuries also have a lot to teach us and an important role to play in those landscapes."