Mike Crapo actually said...

"I thank Senator Wyden for holding today's hearing and the opportunity to consider landmark legislation protecting America's Great Plains grasslands."

"Like you, Mr. Chairman, I believe that public land management issues require locally based, collaborative efforts in order to find true, sustainable, solutions to the many challenges we face."

"As the principal author of CIEDRA, I feel it is appropriate to respond to you directly."

"We appreciate the efforts of the Committee leadership and Senator Crapo in reshaping those earlier versions of CIEDRA."