Bruce Westerman actually said...

"I am proud of the fact that we have 50 bipartisan co-sponsors who have shared commitment to protecting our giant sequoias for future generations."

"Time is of the essence. And every day we wait can harm these giant sequoias even greater."

"We need to go in and do the work proactively before the fires get there."

"A grove of giant redwood sequoias should be kept just as we keep a great and beautiful cathedral."