"sportsmen and women contribute hundreds of millions of dollars each year to wildlife conservation through the Pittman-Robinson and Dingell-Johnson programs."
"I would probably propose to call it RAHA, Restoring America's Habitat Act, because that will do more to restore wildlife than anything else."
"I am adamantly opposed to blanket lead bans on national wildlife refuges, and I think it is going to hurt the system."
"I hope that after today's hearing, Members on both sides of our dais will consider co-sponsoring this important piece of legislation."
"If we don't clear out these hazardous fuels, it is not an exaggeration to say, as the video said, the giant sequoias could disappear in our lifetime."
"The bipartisan Save Our Sequoias Act will codify emergency actions, provide the necessary funding to complete the work, and enhance the coordination."
"I challenge each of you to work with us across party lines to prevent these giants from going extinct on our watch."
"A grove of giant redwood sequoias should be kept just as we keep a great and beautiful cathedral."
"Time is of the essence. And every day we wait can harm these giant sequoias even greater."
"I have made statements before that this can't happen on our watch. I am going to do everything in my power to make sure it doesn't happen on our watch."
"This is not a partisan bill; this is something that everybody can work together."
"I am proud of the fact that we have 50 bipartisan co-sponsors who have shared commitment to protecting our giant sequoias for future generations."
"We need to go in and do the work proactively before the fires get there."
"Let me be absolutely clear. I do not believe that you are responsible for this specific issue."
"USDA plays a critical role in representing the interests of farmers, foresters, and rural communities."
"How important is it that we ensure farmers and ranchers have access to a level of credit needed to keep pace with the current inflationary environment?"
"Well, thank you, and we do appreciate those efforts, and anything we can do to help you, we would be pleased to do."
"We appreciate that and we do appreciate your help and you all have been really good in helping in getting us where we need to go."
