John Barrasso actually said...

"I understand this ten-million-acre withdrawal is going to be the largest in FLPMA history, and the Department has justified this figure by saying there does not appear to be significant mineral develo..."

"At best, federal sage grouse plans were created to justify keeping the species off the Endangered Species list but at worst the plans really are a part of a larger campaign to restrict access to publi..."

"The purpose of today's hearing is to conduct oversight on the status of implementation of the Federal Sage Grouse Conservation and Management Plans."

"Statement of Senator Barrasso"