But nonetheless, everyone is always going to be impacted by these decisions one way or the other.

The problem was there was nobody in Utah who supported it, either the delegation, or the Governor, or the legislature, or anyone who lived in the area.

If you actually think there is going to be access through that area, already the National Park Service closes roads even if they are public rights-of-way.

That is one of the problems we have and one of the reasons we are trying to have this hearing.

I want to make sure that Congress, not the White House, hears loudly and clearly the opinions of the folks that live in the Katahdin region.

Unfortunately, no Democrat has found this hearing important enough to participate on the committee.

I will not support any proposal that threatens our outdoor way of life, or somehow, in some way, restricts our access to hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and snowmobiling.

Thank you. Chairman Bishop, if the owners of this property give this land to the Federal Government...

I still want what the Federal Government does to be compassionate and fair to the folks here in Maine.

The President can do what the President wants to do. He has executive authority to create a monument without the blessing of Congress.

Those three criteria have not been done by the past three administrations.