“To them, Bears Ears is more than a recreation destination, it is sacred ground rich in cultural and historical significance,” the statement reads. “With its abundant natural resources — including wood to warm homes in the winter — many Native Americans depend on this land not only for spiritual nourishment, but also for their very survival.”

Seriously?  This is just another perfect example of white male GOP politicians doing some serious mansplainin'.  This statement completely ignores the fact Bears Ears as a national monument already preserves Native rights to their sacred sites.  This is not about Native spiritual or cultural protections, this ploy is about releasing control over the 'abundant natural resources' to the State of Utah.  Has the GOP become completely incapable of forthrightly stating the real aim of their legislation?