Norman D. Dicks

We are committed to increasing the funding for the Fish and Wildlife Service.

We choose to invest in programs that address global climate change and greenhouse gas reduction

It is all about trying to do it in a way that is sustainable in terms of a bipartisan coalition in the House

I want to be out there on the firing line, helping, directing or doing something to try to make this a better world, a better place to live.

Parks are important but so are the fish and wildlife refuges.

We realize what a difficult situation you are in out there, and we want to work with you on these requests.

The study of art and music makes us better students by improving our understanding of logic, math, and many other subjects.

We simply could not and cannot ignore such a vibrant portion of our economy.

That is why this committee insisted on including an additional $50 million for the NEA grants through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

We are here today to celebrate both the role of art in our daily lives and its impact on who we are as Americans.

I really feel that volunteerism is the way we should be going.

I do not think I have ever had anybody come into my office, in 34 years, to talk to me about this.