Mark Udall

Do you agree that that's a vulnerability we have to consider?

I serve in the U.S. Senate. We have 50 States represented here. We can be very decentralized.

Do we need to call--I know we do this in this town, but a summit of all the stakeholders and look at that Gordian knot sitting in front of us and all maybe, put our hands on the sword and cut through it?

I think those recommendations all hold fast today and we would be well served as we face this continuing threat.

Our goal has to be to explore the steps necessary to make sure that innovative and evolving technology... is as lifesaving and life-improving as possible.

I would like to thank, again, the Committee for holding this hearing today.

Senator Udall plans to ask the committee, or he already did, to add a number of letters of support.

Senator Udall observed the American Bar Association rates him unanimously well qualified.

The nomination of Judge Jackson is one of those rare, at least I think very notable times when Democrats and Republicans are all speaking with one voice in support of Judge Jackson.

My firm belief is that Judge Jackson is exceptionally well qualified to fill this judicial vacancy, and I would urge his confirmation.

Rollcall votes in relation to amendments to the small business jobs bill are expected during tomorrow's session. Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled. ____________________

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the provisions of S. Res. 114 as a further mark of respect to the memory of Congresswoman Geraldine A. Ferraro. There being no…

Clearly his passion for the Park Service and the Park System is well established.

Thank you, Director Jarvis, not just for your testimony but for your service.

I have to tell you I really appreciate the open minded approach your team has brought to looking at these tough fiscal year constraints we face.

The State side of LWCF has been a very essential program in many cash strapped States to provide green space and provide improvements to parks in over 40,000 properties across this country.

Before I had the great privilege of serving in the Congress I was an outdoor educator and a mountain guide.

I look forward to working with you as we move forward.

Thank you, Director Jarvis for that important statement, for that focus on jobs and the economy.

It's one of the reasons that Senator Risch and I started the Senate Outdoor Recreation Caucus.

The Subcommittee on National Parks will come to order.

We need to find ways to cut unnecessary spending and spend remaining funds more carefully.

The Administration's proposed budget of $2.9 billion in appropriated funds for the National Park Service is, in my view, a reasonable one.

I know the Senator from Louisiana has an interest in the possibilities of this legislation. I also see my colleague from Maine, who has graciously joined me in cosponsoring this important bill and, as well, understands the way in which we…

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