Rob Bishop actually said...

"Recent scientific research on how plants sequester atmospheric carbon in the soil and the benefit that it provides are verified wisdom of this ranch's management regime."

"I have long been impressed by the success of some of our agricultural operations in my state."

"Adding a new requirement to an already arduous process will create further challenges for the process of approving economically beneficial land exchanges."

"I also have a letter from the National Cattleman's Beef Association, the Oregon's Cattleman's Association, and the Public Lands Council that will be added to the record, as well."