Mike Lee actually said...

"The restrictions, the inability to develop land locally, be it from a Federal restriction, a State restriction, or a local restriction, is a chief barrier, in many instances, to people finding meaning..."

"What I am saying is, in land that is held by the Federal Government and isn't being put to use currently, that is an opportunity for Congress to look and say, can it be put to better or different use."

"I have a statement for the record that has been submitted by Senator Lisa Murkowski from Alaska."

"I think we all seem to agree... that there should be more local law enforcement involvement in this area."