In so far as the government lands can be disposed of, I am in favor of cutting up the wild lands into parcels so that every poor man may have a home.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
One of the things I would love for people to think about is social responsibility. If you are fortunate enough to be someone who owns land, I think you ought to be making the most efficient use of that land possible.
The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation.
I think if you buy from people who are taking care of the land, you're supporting the future of this country.
I've already made a substantial commitment to wildlife by putting my land in the easement. It won't be developed. It will remain there in perpetuity - will be there for the wildlife.
While our budget shortfall is temporary, ruining pristine national lands is permanent.
I am opposed to the wholesale giving away of the public lands to railroad corporations and other like institutions; at the same time, I believe that the government can encourage, by gifts, great national enterprises which are for the common weal and are so placed that they cannot properly expect local support.
No man should have proprietary rights over land who does not use that land wisely and lovingly.
There is something basic about protecting land by taking it off the market. People should be able to enjoy where they live while at the same time protect the plants and animals around them.
I will work tirelessly to ensure our public lands are managed and preserved in a way that benefits everyone for generations to come.
The federal government needs to do a much better job of managing our resources, but the sale or transfer of our land is an extreme proposal, and I won't tolerate it.