02/15/2012
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"We are committed to safely and effectively extinguishing fire, when needed; using fire where allowable; managing our natural resources; and as a Nation, living with wildland fire safely."
"I am confident she will keep serving the American people with distinction from the District Court bench."
"We must continue to ensure our Nation is resilient to wildfire in order to promote public safety, economic strength, and national security."
"I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the functions and authorities vested in the President by sections 208(b), 208(c), 401(a), 401(b), and 402."