Kristi Noem actually said...

"If we are going to have Federal land in this country, then the Federal Government needs to maintain it."

"The true threat and the hurt is felt at home by these local and small governments who are bearing the cost of that."

"It underlies the importance of this issue that we have people on both sides of the aisle that are looking to find a solution."

"I have plenty of time for this because this is a very important issue for us, so I thank you for yielding to me and allowing me the opportunity to ask a few questions and to make an opening statement."