Mark Udall actually said...

"I do believe with a pride of authorship here we've struck the right balance in the bill."

"I would note for the record that in part the genesis for this idea was a particular ski area in Colorado that wanted to operate within the law."

"I want to thank the 15 co-sponsors that joined me in supporting this bipartisan legislation."

"The Fire District has worked long and hard-and in good faith-with the Forest Service."