"Wilderness is attainable, but it is also to be considered with other factors in the use of the land in mind."
"The Antiquities Act has been abused by Presidents, unfortunately, of both parties."
"I do appreciate the first thing you said saying that the cause/effect relationship is no way proven by any of the data you have."
"The land that we were promised in other areas has yet to be given to the State of Utah over a decade later."
"We need to protect our state from anymore surprises like the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument."
"We should never allow the Administration to try and avoid Congress, and actually never allow them to use a legislative function to avoid Congress in the first place."
"A lot of decisions that affect our daily lives are made by faceless bureaucrats who are thousands of miles away."
"It is those of us in the West who suffer the brunt of these practices."
"It is an honor to recognize you, Mr. Chairman, and your continued efforts to stand up for the needs of Utah here in the House of Representatives."
"That is why it is essential that the bills we are discussing today pass and the Congress be given the ultimate say on which areas will become national monuments."
"Many of them believe that it is their duty to 'protect' the land from any future development."