We are going through a process here where we are addressing a problem that is increasingly recognized as a problem for o...
As the gentleman knows, we have been looking at that.
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It has been obvious since you came to Congress, you have been a champion of rural issues, rural America, and done it in ...
You can have your cake and eat it too if we do it right in terms of managing these resources.
My focus is to ensure that Federal funding for state and private forestry is well-spent.
So let us be clear about what you are saying, which is that the testimony of the first two witnesses was not truthful.
Well, thank you. Thank you, gentlemen, for your testimony.
I am not sure that we would want to hold up a nomination by demanding that more resources be applied when we are kicking...
Does that translate into a shorter wait on most requests?
It is a privilege to be with these three gentlemen who have been champions of open government.
I think we are all in agreement here that we should try to avoid--reduce avoidable delays.
I want to thank the Ranking Member and Senator Cornyn and the Chairman for being here today.
I would kind of like to hear what you think.
I think it bodes well for the future on this. I am optimistic, as I said.
We can look to the future on biomass and value-added products, at the same time keeping that legacy of outdoor usage.
I think, is a tremendous accomplishment.
I can tell you from being around here, that is an unusual and a very appreciated gesture and it shows his concern.
