“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.”

So some paleface congressmen know what Native Americans need better than the Native Americans?  After 500 years of genocide and exploitation, the cycle continues.