Spencer Cox actually said...

"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."

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

"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."

"Our taxes are lower than many States, but that is also correct."