Barack Obama actually said...

"These monuments will also provide a boost to local economies by attracting visitors and generating more revenue and jobs for local communities."

"One of the wonderful things about our use of the Antiquities Act is, we've had the opportunity to engage local communities consistently throughout this process."

"Only by fully acknowledging the past can we achieve a future of true and lasting reconciliation."

"This is one of the most undisturbed corners of the Great Basin region, and its topography is unique."