"It is not simply about a mining company and their profit line. It is about a value and a spirit of the American people."
"If in fact there are those ticking environmental time bombs in the Gulf that may lead to longer term impacts on fish and result in future losses by fishermen and shrimpers, can they be compensated in ..."
"And so after 2013 if there are still impacts being felt or impacts that have developed in that interim the source of their making themselves whole in some way would be with the company?"
"Isn't it true that the documentation requirements in place to receive compensation from the Claims Fund are much more inclusive than it would be in a court proceeding?"
"The Majority has categorized the designation of wilderness as an assault on the rights guaranteed under the Second Amendment."
"This labeled rhetoric and gross mischaracterization has made legitimate discussion of wilderness proposals difficult."
"It is a significant hearing in that wilderness has been a bad word in the discussion before this Committee and the Natural Resources Committee, and it is refreshing and certainly a breath of fresh air..."
"Since we heard from one of the witnesses the very fate of the Nation rests with the passage of this legislation."
"So, the point being that additional budgetary resources would be required in order to meet----"
"It would benefit communities to keep as much public land in public ownership for their scenic and recreational value during these times."
"There are values opportunity, but I don't know how you quantify that."
"I am worried that history is about to repeat itself with the Republican Majority either allowing PILT to expire or targeting the program for significant cuts in funding."