Jerry Moran actually said...

"It is critical and even more critical as our Nation grows in population and in challenges and as we confront the effects of climate change."

"This bureau has a great history of accomplishment. It goes all the way back to the land classification work of John Wesley Powell in 1878, and then the Congress established it in 1879."

"We do need an active, engaged and competent assembly of scientists to ensure that the Federal Land Management agencies make responsible policy decisions as stewards of our public lands and water."

"The US Geological Survey actually has a very strong request, over $1 billion, and given the fact that there has been a freeze across all domestic discretionary programs, the relatively modest increase..."