There's no question that the sequester, where we run the risk of removing the fuels removal budget to go into suppression, is not the best way to operate our public lands.

These are three very well-qualified nominees, and these are three countries that are very important to the United States of America.

The relationship between our two countries is going to need continued work in the challenging years ahead, and I believe Ambassador Brewster will be the right person for that job.

I have worked over the years to try to help that poor nation of Haiti with many, many issues, including poverty and water and the devastating deforestation.

I would continue to support those efforts.

You can avoid out-sourcing by having talented people come and stay here, and STEM education is one way to target that.

I am going to try and set a little bit of a--well, I am just going to yield back the rest of my time

STEM education is incredibly important to our economy, and that the next generation of STEM leaders will play a critical role in driving us forward.

FLTFA is an excellent model for public land management that supports conservation goals as well as economic development.

I thank Ms. Eshoo for her wisdom, as well as for her submissions.

I am writing in support of S.312, Carson National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act.

That designation, I think, was an incredible recognition of the community's work in Northern New Mexico.

I am writing in support of S. 312, the Carson National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act.

One of the things that I think attracted people like Congressman Bishop and Congresswoman Lomas and others to the FLTFA model... is the idea of quality to over quantity.

I want to thank you for including a number of bills that have been in the works involving New Mexico for a number of years now.

I am very grateful that your Senate Energy and Natural Resources subcommittee is holding a hearing on this important piece of legislation for New Mexico.

Adding Miranda Canyon to the forest will provide residents and visitors with enhanced opportunities to hike, hunt, mountain bike and generally enjoy the outdoors.

S. 312 is an important bill for my community. It will adjust the boundaries of the Carson National Forest to include the 5,000 acre Miranda Canyon tract.