Rob Portman actually said...

"This would be the most significant piece of legislation in support of the national parks in more than half a century."

"There is an old bromide in the Senate which is so true--that you start getting things done when you don't mind who gets the credit."

"We have to have this legislation."

"I want to thank him personally for his commitment to this and to all my colleagues for their support and long-standing interest in the parks."