Mark Udall actually said...

I believe having a Westerner, especially one who is one of the Nation's foremost experts on water and natural resource law leading the fight...

We need somebody who is capable of finding pragmatic solutions to difficult problems and building broad consensuses.

But what sticks out the most about Anne is her proven capacity to build consensus among a broad range of stakeholders.

I have the pleasure of introducing an extraordinary Coloradan, Ms. Anne Castle for confirmation to the important post of Assistant Secretary...