Bruce Westerman actually said...

"This was intended to simply add new funding to cleanup efforts, not overhaul a program that has been working well since the 1970s."

"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."

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