Melanie Stansbury actually said...

"We are facing real challenges in this country, and the Department of the Interior... are doing everything from managing fish and wildlife to our national parks."

"And for far too long we have had exclusionary policies and practices that did not allow people of color, women, like me, to serve in positions, and that is reflected across our Federal workforce."

"As we all know, every year hundreds of millions of people visit our national parks seeking refuge, adventure, connection with the outdoors, and for cultural practices."

"I am also deeply concerned with findings that the National Park Service is not adequately monitoring completed deferred maintenance projects, particularly projects that immediately affect the health, ..."