"However, it is totally irresponsible to move forward with the proposed withdrawal as it lacks sufficient scientific justification."
"Making Chimney Rock a national monument would create a win-win situation for this remarkable historic, cultural area..."
"We support the continued application of this law which, by prohibiting encroachment by a new commemoration on an existing one, respects the design of this completed work of civic art without alteratio..."
"I therefore urge your favorable consideration of H.R. 1980."
"But I have to say this. And you notice I was maybe saying something with sarcasm, which I am not known to do."
"I want to publicly acknowledge that, and I appreciate those accommodations."
"The withdrawal does not change the reality on the ground that there are 3,000 existing claims."
"The Secretary will make a final decision when the time comes. This bill is totally inappropriate."
"I said that there were some frustrations we felt in moving forward with wildlands, which was the topic at that point, because we did not trust what would happen in the future."
"The withdrawal decision should be based on sound science and factual findings, not on the baseless claims of environmental groups."
"This action results in a total waste of taxpayer dollars and is an outright slap in the face to those hard working employees."