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."

"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."

"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?"