Spencer Cox actually said...

"We need to make sure that we are focused on readiness today and readiness for the future, as well."

"During the shutdown, as has already been stated, the results were devastating for the small rural towns and cities surrounding our national parks, and we felt that very severely throughout the State."

"I believe that we would contract with the parks as we did with this previous shutdown."

"Well, I must admit we were really surprised and shocked at the testimony that was submitted by the parks because the reaction has been so incredibly positive."