Mike Crapo: “I believe that putting THAAD into operation makes sense.”

“For years, I have advocated for returning grizzly bear management to the states as recovery objectives and benchmarks have been achieved.

This investment reinforces our nation’s technological leadership while reducing reliance on foreign adversaries for critical energy capabilities.

“Secretary Burgum’s announcement moves us one step closer to allowing Idaho wildlife professionals to manage a recovered grizzly population in a way that protects both the species and Idaho communities.”

Counties across Idaho should not have to repeatedly face uncertainty about whether the federal government will uphold its responsibility to communities containing vast amounts of tax-exempt federal land.