Bobby Rush actually said...

"According to the Fourth National Climate Assessment, the annual area burned in our nation's western states alone could increase two to six times the current areas by the middle of this century."

"Good morning, today the Committee convenes for a joint subcommittee hearing to conduct oversight of an issue ravaging communities and plaguing the environment."

"Last year, California experienced historically catastrophic fires resulting in a tragic loss of life and unimaginable destruction to homes and property."

"Fires often occur within the U.S. An average of 73,000 wildfires burn seven million acres of U.S. land each and every year."