John Curtis actually said...

"I was very fortunate to be part of an Emery County public lands package that was signed into law this year."

"It is unfortunate that I feel I need to even make that statement."

"Calling for local ownership and control of public lands does not embody an attack on the Federal Government."

"Villainizing Westerners, and those who disagree with management decisions, does nothing to build the bridges of trust and cooperation that is vital to proper stewardship of the land."