Political Quotes

“The armed occupation by out-of-State invaders in eastern Oregon is now in its second month. There has already been violence, loss of life, damage to Federal property, and the total disruption of this small, quiet community in far eastern Oregon. From this unfortunate and unnecessary spectacle, there are some lessons and conclusions to be drawn: First and foremost, it must be made clear that the armed takeover of government or of private facilities for grievances real or imagined is absolutely unacceptable and won't be tolerated; Second, while it is easy to be an armchair quarterback and second- guess the authorities, I think it is clear that a firmer response to the earlier Bundy law breaking in Nevada--owing the Federal Government over $1 million and resisting Federal authorities at gunpoint--might have prevented or at least not encouraged this latest outrage, which includes some of his family members coming to Oregon from Nevada; This is a call to action for Americans who treasure our public spaces--our parks, our forests, our rangelands, our marine sanctuaries. These are treasures that belong to all Americans, and it is important for us to understand what we have and to understand what is at stake for forces that would threaten our heritage; If America somehow decides to give up these treasures, as some demand, special consideration would not be given to the rich--putting it up for the highest bidder--or for people who just happen to be in the proximity.…”