John Salazar: “The debate about global warming is over and we need to move forward with an agenda that addresses climate change.”

It is very difficult to justify diverting even more resources to manage paperwork for a permit that is duplicative of other regulatory programs and has no appreciable environmental benefits.

Achieving these objectives requires a Secretary willing to engage Indian country, listen to and appreciate the wisdom and experience of Indian tribal leaders.

I believe it is time we looked for a bipartisan legislation that will once again allow forest-management decisions to be made by those who wear the emblem of the Forest Service.

I will take whatever steps are necessary, and within the scope of my authority, to redress improper decision-making regarding endangered species determinations.