Those are excellent.

Wouldn't the fuels treatment perhaps reduce that severity effect?

I understand wanting to hew closely to what you think the intent of the law was.

I feel like the folks I represent want action right now, and I really think that, Chairman, your bill and Senator Risch's bill would really help achieve what we are missing at the Federal level, and that is really a long-term approach.

This bipartisan bill will provide additional tools and resources to the Forest Service and, to a lesser degree, to the Bureau of Land Management.

I want to thank again Senator Risch. He and I have an excellent working relationship.

I would like to do that.

The purpose of today's hearing is to receive testimony on several bills pending before the subcommittee.

So making good neighbor authorities permanent is crucial as well.

I think making stewardship contracts permanent is very positive.

We would like to thank Senator Udall and Senator Risch for their work on this important legislation.

If we do nothing about this epidemic... we could be right back here with another epidemic of this size and scope.

This epidemic is creating serious concerns in our communities regarding our forested regions, the recreational economies of these areas, and water supplies.

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I think the STEM program is something as a country we have to be focused on.

Enabling the Department to budget and fund over the full life cycle of a contract could expedite and enhance implementation of renewable energy platforms.

How are you going to convey the seriousness of the threats that now are framed in this geek-speak way?

The old doctrine--and it's still in some cases a very effective doctrine--of mutually assured destruction or deterrence certainly could perhaps apply in a cyber war or cyber context when you have nation states.

I think by passing New START we could continue to have those negotiations further about tactical nuclear weapons.

If confirmed, I will look into the issue and how they impact the Army.