Rob Bishop actually said...

"This time, we can do better. We can work it out for the American people and for Utah, in open discussion with honest brokers, congressional authority and the state of Utah's imprimatur."

"Opposition would come from those who, in candor, are unlikely to support the administration under any circumstance."

"To help overcome the negative views toward Clinton, a designation of a new monument would create a compelling reason to enthusiastically support the administration."

"If the alleged letter only asked for information about Utah, it looked biased, but ask for a broader review and it would have been clear that there are more compelling areas for designation than Utah ..."