"Since 2006, more than 3 million acres have burned in my home State of California alone."
"American forests are very important to us, and the work you do is very much appreciated."
"I have spoken to Senator Tester about this, and he has the same issues in his State."
"The commitment to the program is also reinforced through the participation from States."
"The question comes, for me, having tried very hard over 16 years to protect this area of the desert."
"I authored the Desert Protection Act in southern California."
"Should we not cap the size of these things?"
"I began to look, and I talked to Southern California Edison, 'What's your largest solar project? 50 megawatts.'"
"I'm going to fight for this land to be protected. And I think that size is a factor, and you just can't come in and build 15 miles square facilities with huge steam plants."
"We urge you to renew this wise investment in America's natural heritage and take steps to toward full and consistent funding of these vital programs."
"Thank you for your leadership for holding this hearing."
"I do not agree. I agree that the prior administration made the judgment that they did not apply."