Because the public lands belong to all Americans, this 1872 Mining Act should be repealed... — Richard M. Nixon Copy Share Image
I've been very clear all along that public lands must stay in public hands. — Greg Gianforte Copy Share Image
Americans have long recognized the need to protect our public lands and their vast resources — Barbara Boxer Copy Share Image
A rancher is a farmer who farms the public lands with a herd of four-legged lawn mowers. — Edward Abbey Copy Share Image
[The public lands represent] in a sense, the breathing space of the nation. — Richard M. Nixon Copy Share Image
The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation. — James Monroe Copy Share Image
Teapot Dome involved the conservation of the oil resources of the United States, especially those situated upon the public lands. — George William Norris Copy Share Image
“...it is disquieting to feel that the conversion into a National Forest or Park always means the esthetic death of a piece… — Aldo Leopold Copy Share Image
My work at R.E.I. was incredibly fulfilling and rewarding, especially the stewardship elements of it, the ability to connect young people to… — Sally Jewell Copy Share Image
Climate change poses a far greater threat to the outdoor industry than even the privatization of the public lands. — Gretchen Bleiler Copy Share Image
It is public land and we will do our best to provide recreational activities. We are looking at initially allowing kayak access,… — John Wallace Copy Share Image
Through my work with farmers and ranchers, community leaders, and everyday New Mexicans, I know that preserving our public lands is crucial… — Ben Ray Lujan Copy Share Image
The Great American Outdoors Act is landmark conservation legislation to protect our public lands, including right here in New Jersey. — Mikie Sherrill Copy Share Image
We cannot sell out our public lands for destructive fossil fuel development that pollutes our air, water, and land. — Alex Padilla Copy Share Image
This is nothing more than a public land grab for private profit. The BLM is literally giving this away to corporations…This may… — Robert Scheid Copy Share Image
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we've seen the importance of having safe and accessible public lands as outdoor spaces in which to reflect… — Abigail Spanberger Copy Share Image
They have stolen the public lands. They have grasped all to themselves, and by their unprincipled greed brought a crisis of unparalleled… — Denis Kearney Copy Share Image
In the hierarchy of public lands, national parks by law have been above the rest: America's most special places, where natural beauty… — Michael Shnayerson Copy Share Image
Rather than relying on farmers, ranchers, outdoorsmen, lumberjacks, surveyors, oil workers, miners, or community leaders who have decades of land use experience,… — Lauren Boebert Copy Share Image
“construction of backcountry roads for timber and mining interests, then charge hikers to park on these same roads. This author (Harris) and… — John Robinson Copy Share Image
Maybe you weren't born with a silver spoon in your mouth, but like every American, you carry a deed to 635 million… — John Garamendi Copy Share Image
I have ever been opposed to banks, - opposed to internal improvements by the general government, - opposed to distribution of public… — Sam Houston Copy Share Image
You'll have to have the governments sell off all of their public domains; sell off their railroads, sell off their public land.… — Michael Hudson Copy Share Image
My heart breaks living in southern Utah on the edge of America's Redrock Wilderness, witnessing what the Bush Administration's policies regarding oil… — Terry Tempest Williams Copy Share Image
I have ever been opposed to banks, - opposed to internal improvements by the general government, - opposed to distribution of public… — Sam Houston Copy Share Image
Community after community is rising up, ranchers, developers, environmentalists, and local commissioners, all saying this is not the best use of our… — Terry Tempest Williams Copy Share Image
To the Baptist Churches on Neal's Greek on Black Creek, North Carolina I have received, fellow-citizens, your address, approving my objection to… — James Madison Copy Share Image
I will work tirelessly to ensure our public lands are managed and preserved in a way that benefits everyone for generations to… — Ryan Zinke Copy Share Image
“Cattle grazing on public lands is heavily subsidized by the federal government, so yes, all of us taxpayers are helping to pay… — Mary Ellen Hannibal Copy Share Image
If we drill the hell out of everything, including protected public lands and fragile regions like the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, America… — Jeff Goodell Copy Share Image
Our public lands are one of our state's greatest gifts - from the San Gabriel Mountains, to the Central Coast, and through… — Alex Padilla Copy Share Image
I have always been a strong supporter of public lands and have voted against the transfer or sale of public lands. My… — Ryan Zinke Copy Share Image
I'm excited and encouraged to see people getting involved with their public lands and forests. We really need the public's help to… — Robert Towne Copy Share Image
Montanans know who I am: They know I'm a lifetime Montanan. They know I understand rural America. They know I understand public… — Jon Tester Copy Share Image
Fossil fuel corporations are supposed to pay the government fair market royalties in exchange for the right to drill on public lands… — Bernie Sanders Copy Share Image
In my 31 years in Congress, I have seen a lot of changes. We made some substantial policy changes that have improved… — Ralph Regula Copy Share Image
Congresswoman Haaland's historic nomination underscores the importance of having a strong partner in the Department of Interior to protect our environment, preserve… — Ben Ray Lujan Copy Share Image
The silken rush of woodland waters and the scoured shapes of the desert - these and countless other treasures we owe to… — T. H. Watkins Copy Share Image
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