If we do nothing about this epidemic... we could be right back here with another epidemic of this size and scope.
I want to thank again Senator Risch. He and I have an excellent working relationship.
I want to focus on S. 2798, the National Forest Insect and Disease Emergency Act of 2009, which I introduced with Senato...
I think Senator Risch and I will continue to probe your summaries and your conclusions.
I was going to follow up, but I don't want to cut you off.
I think making stewardship contracts permanent is very positive.
This sort of threat is akin to an emergency like any other natural phenomenon, and I believe we need to treat it as such...
I feel like the folks I represent want action right now, and I really think that, Chairman, your bill and Senator Risch'...
Wouldn't the fuels treatment perhaps reduce that severity effect?
We urge the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee to advance this legislation as soon as possible.
This epidemic is creating serious concerns in our communities regarding our forested regions, the recreational economies...
The purpose of today's hearing is to receive testimony on several bills pending before the subcommittee.
I understand wanting to hew closely to what you think the intent of the law was.
Those are excellent.
We would like to thank Senator Udall and Senator Risch for their work on this important legislation.
So making good neighbor authorities permanent is crucial as well.
There are certainly those who would suggest there is a difference between timber harvesting and fuel reduction.
This bipartisan bill will provide additional tools and resources to the Forest Service and, to a lesser degree, to the B...
