Bruce Westerman actually said...

"This is not a partisan bill; this is something that everybody can work together."

"I have made statements before that this can't happen on our watch. I am going to do everything in my power to make sure it doesn't happen on our watch."

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

"I hope that after today's hearing, Members on both sides of our dais will consider co-sponsoring this important piece of legislation."