Rob Bishop actually said...

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

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

"There is a reason that Washington declarations like Grand Staircase and Bears Ears are described in Utah as 'midnight monuments.'"

"If this had been done by congressional action or if this had been done by the administration working with the state of Utah, would you have solved these problems ahead of time?"