I think it'd be fair to have the record show that Secretary Salazar has a deep commitment to youth activities and to youth recruitment.
I think it calls for a--and I'm editorializing, but for direct funding.
I think we need to think about how to give our local and regional organizations more support in collaborating together.
Do you think this is limiting your ability to engage youth?
One of the primary needs in addressing this epidemic is increasing the awareness and understanding of how vast this problem is.
It's time to act.
But I think this is something we can't let continue to just bounce along because of the needs you outlined.
Not insignificant. Why we continue to look into this issue.
Colorado's Second District relies heavily on those visitors who come to our state to ski, camp, climb, bike and boat.
I support this if this is in fact the case, that you undertake this mission in part to recruit potential future employees.
I think you talked generally about working with the other agencies within the Department of Interior. Coordination is going to be critical.
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Many traditional programs of this type are fairly long in the time commitment demand, often at 12 weeks.
I brought that passion, interest, over here to the Senate.
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