Political Quotes

“Millions of acres across our Nation are owned by the Federal Government, including national parks, forests, monuments, wilderness areas, and other lands. These lands belong to the American people and should be accessible to the public to enjoy. The Hanford Reach National Monument located in my hometown includes Rattlesnake Mountain. I've been to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain, and it provides unparalleled views of the Monument, Hanford, and the Columbia River, and everybody should have an opportunity to appreciate that. I'm introducing legislation that would ensure public access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain. My bill simply is about making sure that land owned by the American people is accessible to the entire Tri-Cities community--not something to be admired from afar and from behind a fence. Recognizing that people are allowed to go to the top of Mount Rainier, there is no reason why safe and regular access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain for the general public cannot and should not be provided.”