Alan Lowenthal actually said...

"This bill appears to simply blindfold the Forest Service to what is happening on their lands, and I think that is the wrong direction to go."

"Thank you, Madam Secretary, for being here and for answering all our questions."

"These changes in coal production are not due to administrative policies, but they are really due to the marketplace."

"I want to thank you for pushing the pause button on Federal coal leasing while you take a long-needed review of the program."