"I know Senator Wyden is considering a number of approaches to enact legislation that would codify the work of the stakeholders in this region-specific project."
"These performance goals are ambitious but sustainable and achievable provided there is sufficient funding to allow the Forest Service to prepare and implement stewardship contracts."
"I support the inclusion of language in proposed legislation that states it will not impact funds from other regions or forests."
"I want to again thank Senator Wyden for his leadership and strong commitment to Oregon's national forests."
"I have a deep concern about the cliff that some folks want to create, in terms of the incentives that are currently in place for the biofuel industry."
"Scientific research is essential for achieving [our] goals. To promote American innovation, new discoveries, and new industries, we continue to target and focus additional research dollars in key area..."
"I'd like to think it's the latter, Mr. Chairman. But in all seriousness, we at USDA recognize the responsibility because of the people that we work with and represent and work for--the folks in rural ..."
"Will these reductions be easy? No. If I had my druthers, I'd like to live in a world where we had unlimited resources and we didn't have to deal with these issues."
"We will invest in research to spur innovation, promote exports, support renewable energy and conservation, and enhance critical infrastructure in rural communities."
"We are very supportive, obviously, and hope to have quick ratification, of the Korean Free Trade Agreement."
"Every $1 billion of agriculture sales creates 8,000 to 9,000 jobs."