Bruce Westerman actually said...

"I think the Forest Service has to create some credibility, and it has to be long-term commitments like the 20-year stewardship contract if you ever want to get that industry back."

"But it is really hard to come in here and talk about increased money for firefighting, when that is just putting a Band-Aid on the wound instead of going to the symptom of what is causing the problem."

"I hope everybody in the House and the Senate on both sides of the aisle can come together this Congress so we can enact real change."

"How many more of these Paradise, California-style fires must occur before we actually do the right thing and start taking preventative measures?"