03/21/2023
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"It's a priority. Secretary Jewell has described the condition of our Western forests as a tinder box."
"I am encouraged by the announcement last month by the Forest Service of 5 new 'Next Generation' air tankers contracts that are pending."
"But it seems to me that when you take the money from the program, you would reduce the number of fires you're going to have to deal with."
"I mentioned to the Chairman that one thing we seem to have a problem with here in the Congress, is being proactive when it comes to any form of prevention."