Political Quotes

I rise today to give a belated and fond farewell to a valued and long-standing member of my staff, Mr. David Grannis. Every Member of this Chamber understands the importance of having wise counsel in their corner. It is not only important…

Unfortunately, that prediction was all too accurate; although the 2021 Caldor Fire destroyed more homes than nine other disaster in 2021 combined.

I rise to speak in support of the Wildfire Emergency Act, bipartisan legislation that Senators Padilla, Daines, Wyden, and I are introducing today, to help address the threat of catastrophic wildfire throughout the West. Wildfires have…

I rise today to introduce the Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2023 and thank my colleague Senator Padilla for joining as an original cosponsor. Our bill would allow the U.S. Forest Service to approve removal of hazardous trees near…