Wilderness designations should not be the result of a quid pro quo. They should rise or fall on their own merits.

I believe that the Framers of the Constitution made their intent clear when they wrote the First Amendment. I believe they wanted to keep the new government from endorsing one religion over another, not erase the public consciousness or common faith.

Wilderness is not defined by the absence of certain activities, but rather by the presence of certain unique and invaluable characteristics.

A resilient people cherishing liberty and equality and the rule of law will endure.

America, 5 years after this brutal attack, is testament that a Nation conceived in liberty and equality will endure. It is a triumph of millions of Americans but it is also the triumph of an idea larger than any one person, larger than any one nation.

Over the last six years, airlines have experienced severe financial pressure to leave smaller communities, making demands on the EAS program even greater.

Wilderness designations should not be the result of a quid pro quo. They should rise or fall on their own merits.