Bill Johnson actually said...

"I think this legislation is so important to honor the faith of the men, not only the men who fought but our President, who offered that prayer."

"Rather than respect a longstanding and carefully crafted compromise agreed to by all parties, the current Administration would rather march forward with their goal of locking up even more federal land..."

"Mr. Chairman, the Northern Arizona Mining Continuity Act is simply an effort to restore an agreement..."

"I do, however, hope that I can work with the Secretary to continue this work because I think it is so very, very important and meaningful to the people who served."