"But it is a difficult issue because I will tell you that the lost coal mining jobs in Appalachia region is no different than the lost timber jobs in Idaho."
"I think we need to win some of those decisions but first of all, we have got to get our house in order."
"I hope that we will reject the proposed cuts and instead work with you to ensure that the Service has the resources necessary to remain a leader in natural resources."
"I am disappointed that the administration has failed to pursue any proposals to reform the way we fund wildfire costs."
"Would you recommend that we do some of those things that maybe are the harder ones to get done or that get more resistance?"
"Indian Health Service was our highest priority because if you do not have your health, you do not have anything."
"If we continue on the path of underfunding programs to manage firefighting, we jeopardize the health and longevity of America's national forests."
"So, but I think that is a valid recommendation."
"Well, if that leadership is not coming from the top or has not come from the top, and I am not trying to point fingers at anybody. But if it does not come from the top, what can this committee do?"
"we do need more resources."
"the Administration's budget is just in general terms disappointing, especially after all the work we have done on this committee"