Alan Lowenthal actually said...

"This bill is unnecessary, since the courts have been very clear that the Forest Service deserves this advance notice."

"We certainly should not be stripping away those rights just to make it a little easier for oil and gas companies."

"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."