It's everything you were looking forward to and then some. But look, we're knee deep on a number of issues and concerns, so I'll get right into it. As I'm sure you're aware, The Department of Justice just yesterday published an opinion that asserts that the presidents have the authority to abolish national monuments. I know the chairman made reference to that in his remarks earlier today. I believe this is an extremely dangerous opinion that flies in the faith of 90 years of precedent. (00:39–00:49)
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