One of the areas where we have been successful is cutting down on the hectares of cocaine, coca that is being grown there.

I want to join those in applauding Secretary Powell and Deputy Secretary Armitage for the work they did.

I also want to note that some of us are overjoyed to have Senator Kerry back here with us today.

I think we have to figure out a way to do that.

You cannot be proclaiming sympathy with folks who are killing Americans in Iraq.

It is clear that Chavez won an election. There are a number of us who want to engage.

I would hope that we would at least give evidence to the Afghans about spraying, that it can be done with environmental concerns being met.

There has got to be a two-way street here. And words matter; actions matter.

I would hope that we would be able to have a more assertive role in that and perhaps some guidance from State down the road.

President Uribe is, I think, providing outstanding leadership.

The potential still exists for an extreme wildfire event in the blowdown areas that could threaten visitors and communities outside of the wilderness.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank you for holding this hearing and for your leadership...

The Healthy Forest Restoration Act will fix these problems over a period of many years rather than many months.

This Healthy Forest Restoration Act is a solid piece of legislation. It takes common sense steps to improving our nation's forests.

He has not taken responsibility.

The president is moving toward Kerry's position. Kerry said months and months ago that we should internationalize this coalition and get NATO in there.

He didn't mention Rumsfeld once. As you know, General Shinseki said there should be several hundred thousand troops there.

I think it has. And I think these fines are excessive.