"If we don't clear out these hazardous fuels, it is not an exaggeration to say, as the video said, the giant sequoias could disappear in our lifetime."
"A grove of giant redwood sequoias should be kept just as we keep a great and beautiful cathedral."
"The bipartisan Save Our Sequoias Act will codify emergency actions, provide the necessary funding to complete the work, and enhance the coordination."
"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."
"We need to go in and do the work proactively before the fires get there."
"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."
"I just think diverting $8 million from catastrophic wildfire to electric vehicles is a waste of taxpayer money."
"Disinformation shouldn't dictate policy."