"I am really pleased with what we are able to do now with some of the types of science and the types of research that we are finding for different uses of wood."
"I can see how it is going to impact some of my colleagues into the future as well."
"This budget continues to build upon this Administration's commitment to addressing the climate crisis."
"I want to do a parochial issue on Maine's offshore wind."
"Your leadership to The Forest Service is vital to our environment and communities across the country."
"I am very pleased to see that this budget request builds on the historic investments made in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act to improve the resilience of landscapes, ..."
"Combatting climate change and protecting communities from the threat of wildfire go hand-in-hand."
"We increasingly understand how valuable this force is to us."
"Maine's floating offshore wind research represents a tremendous opportunity for Maine and the country to secure our leadership position."
"I think the more we are getting back to using wood products in building is just a win-win for all of us."
"it is always such a treat for me to be in this particular hearing because the issues that all of you experience in the West are just so significantly different than what we have on the East Coast"