Melanie Stansbury actually said...

"I think it is important."

"It is very important for us that our communities have a seat at the table in any kind of consultation regarding our national parks."

"I would ask that our fellow Congressman show appropriate decorum to an elected tribal official who has, at his own expense, come to testify before Congress to share his perspective."

"This is about Indigenous people who have lived on these lands for thousands of years who suddenly have air traffic in their backyard while they are conducting religious ceremonies."