06/07/2011
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"I regret to say that my position has not changed."
"I am hopeful that the Senate will soon be able to act on Mr. Baran's nomination."
"I do hope we will also be able to refocus our efforts and develop a truly bipartisan approach to better prevent and address wildfires across our nation."
"Since the last time we met to discuss wildfires, just about a month ago right here, 21 major wildfires have ravaged the State of California."