05/12/2021
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"I encourage my colleagues to support this important update to the Antiquities Act of 1906."
"Make no mistake, this Act does not prevent a president of either party from declaring a national monument or setting land aside."
"We believe Congress, in coordination with the executive branch, and with the input and approval of state and local governments, should be the body to designate national monuments."
"To vest one person with the unfettered power, regardless of what political party, to make these decisions with no congressional check or local input, should be offensive to each and every Member of Co..."