03/19/2012
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"The parks belong to the American people and we should care for them as our own."
"We are also considering the Legacy Act, introduced by Congressman Hurd."
"Our national parks have long been thought of as America's best idea. In fact, they have other complimentary names, such as our crown jewels. But more than anything, they are ours."
"Their annual appropriated budget of $2.9 billion for the entire agency simply won't be able to account for the $11.6 billion backlog in maintenance."