"I think we all understand the importance of local control and local input, certainly as we have responsibilities."
"Absolutely. We have heard today a number of positive comments about the legislative process."
"This bill is a management plan that protects the area."
"I want to make clear the point that the Bears Ears Commission is kept fully intact in this bill."
"I would certainly consider it a friendly amendment to add in that that is also in consultation with the Bears Ears Commission."
"I certainly would entertain any opportunity to insert more from the Bears Ears Commission into this that would give them the representation that they are looking for."
"Hey, I hear some things here maybe we need to take a look at."
"Late last year, President Donald Trump issued an unlawful order to repeal the Bears Ears National Monument and replace it with two smaller monuments, leaving nearly 85 percent of the original monument..."
"We all know how important water is to the vitality of any community--especially for rural communities in the dry desert climates of the West."
"I would want to make sure that I express my appreciation for me and my constituents in Utah for the great relationship that we have with the United Kingdom."
"These programs do not cost taxpayers any money, because they are completely funded by fees collected from water users."