"If we are to restore any semblance of that arrangement, we will have to begin by empowering local communities like Hurricane and St. George."
"I am proud to have led the various initiatives that would stop Federal overreach and put Utah back in the driver's seat on conservation."
"Congress is elected by the people and is accountable to the people. Agencies are not."
"Nobody can love this county more than I do. Some people may be able to love it just as much, but nobody loves it more, I guarantee you that."
"Trust us, you have screwed it up for the last 180 years, let us tell you now how to do it, is insulting."
"I have not heard any of my colleagues and I have not heard any of the witnesses suggest that we shortcut any environmental standards."
"This is an issue that we can beat. And what I mean by that is, we can come together with different viewpoints."
"I would point to the Emery County Public Lands Bill as a really good example where we set aside 1.3 million acres."
"American energy is inexpensive, reliable, clean, and abundant."
"Utah Farm Bureau also supports H.R. 7006 sponsored by Representative Curtis to prohibit natural asset companies (NACs) from entering into any agreement with respect to land in Utah."
"It is great to be here. What a delight to have not just one, but two witnesses from Utah today."
"And I want to be really clear. And, Mr. Garrett, you can probably help me on this."