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Also, the acres burned annually have doubled in the past 30 years and are forecasted to double again in the next 30 years.

We have essentially created a perfect storm.

The only way to ensure that we have enough firefighters to defend our forests into the future is to ensure that they are fully supported and compensated.

Some of my colleagues on the Committee, particularly those from the western states, have much more firsthand experience with the impact of wildfires than some of us.

In fact, in the last two decades, the top four largest wildfires in human history have occurred in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Because most of our Committee members are now intimately familiar with the causes and impacts of wildfires, we are going to spend much of our time this morning focusing on the firefighter workforce.

Lessons learned from completed and ongoing projects are critical to informing what, if any, modifications are needed.

Today's hearing will focus on one of the Corps' main mission areas, which is aquatic ecosystem restoration.

I look forward to continuing that track record next year.

Thank you, Chairman Carper, for calling today's hearing.

The only real ally among Democrats.

I introduced H.R. 804, the Chinese CBDC Prohibition Act of 2023. This bill prohibits U.S. money services businesses from engaging in transactions involving a central bank digital currency issued by China.

It shows you that the extreme left was pushing so hard not to even negotiate.

I think it's harmful. It shows you that the extreme left was pushing so hard not to even negotiate.

Well, this, this here, I think Joe Biden, that's his inherent – who he is. He's been pushed to the far left.

There's more people in the silent majority of the middle that have no voice whatsoever so they're forced to their respective corners, far Left and far Right.

It doesn't make it harder for me. I understand this is not the most honorable profession. It's a shame to say that.

This has been a tremendous win for the West Virginia.