"The mining that is going to be brought into Mohave County and southern Utah means over 1,000 jobs and $29 billion to our economy."
"In laying forth this plan, he is acting as a rogue representative of bureaucratic government--operating against the will of Congress, directions from the President, and in violation of federal law."
"How do you justify violating the 1970s law that superseded the 1950s law that said that these two agencies can't be merged?"
"OK. So it is not a proposal. The Secretary has decided to merge these two agencies, correct?"
"I believe that there are several areas within the memorial that would be suitable for the prayer's placement..."
"I believe the President's prayer gave solace, comfort and strength to our Nation."
"More importantly the question of whether the prayer is added to the Memorial should be left up to the men and women who the Memorial is dedicated to."
"What better way to commemorate that than to recognize what the commander-in-chief said on that day?"
"Well, that is not what the law says. That is not what the law says."
"I am confused because not more than a few minutes ago you testified on behalf of the Secretary that you would deny placing a commemorative on the World War II memorial because there is existing law th..."
"I am actually quite terrified that we would mix mining with natural erosion."