John Curtis actually said...

"The Utah Wasatch-Cache National Forest has been unwilling to work with us on finding creative ways to meet the needs for more priority permit holders, as opposed to temporary permit holders."

"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."