John Curtis actually said...

"Our local guides are experiencing great frustration, as am I, in their ability to get permits to do that."

"Two-thirds of the land in Utah is owned by the Federal Government."

"I just want to tell you they are doing a good job, and how helpful that is to me when they work to build these good relationships, and how much that is appreciated back in the district."

"I want to give you a compliment, both of you, and just say that over and over again I hear positive feedback about members that work for both BLM and National Park Service on the ground in Utah."