Mike Lee actually said...

"These supposed protections, supposed protections that are often invoked by people who are wanting to promote the idea of a national monument, quickly deteriorate."

"I also believe in accountability. Those who are elected by the people bear the burden of accountability of those who have put them into office."

"The Antiquities Act, which the President would use to make a national monument designation, simply does not allow for the inclusive, grassroots-based, land management required by these shared goals th..."

"If you really care about the land this is not some kind of a political tomahawk to be used."