"It is also a reservoir. A lot of people don't realize that our forests basically provide and assist in providing water, clean water to 60 million Americans."
"I look forward, if I am confirmed, to working with this Committee and with the Congress and with the administration."
"It is a very important aspect of the Department and one that I am absolutely committed to working on."
"I care deeply about the people who live in rural communities."
"I take it very seriously, and I would appreciate the opportunity to have this privilege."
"They recognize the role that they play in not just feeding Americans but people all over the world."
"I don't know, it's scrum, maybe, to use a different sports analogy. It's anyone's game."
"This is a candidate who's been road tested who's been under the microscope for the last 15 years and has withstood that examination. That goes to the issue of electability."
"This is a candidate who's been road-tested, who's been under the microscope now for the last 15 years and has withstood that -- that examination. That goes to the issue of electability."
"Even the president's own advisers have lost faith in his ability to set policy."
"We won't hear about a record that's been characterized by failure, deception, and an inability to lead."
"When I did it, I looked for somebody that would complement my strengths, that would sort of fit into maybe areas that I wasn't as strong."