I have been told that sequester is Latin for idiotic governance, and it may be true.

I am optimistic, as I said. Again, this is a legacy that is the envy of the world.

We can look to the future on biomass and value-added products, at the same time keeping that legacy of outdoor usage.

I look forward to a productive discussion on how we can be certain the Forest Service is doing everything within reason to produce a stronger rural America.

You can have your cake and eat it too if we do it right in terms of managing these resources.

I think it bodes well for the future on this. I am optimistic, as I said.

Congratulations on assuming this. You are the right person for this job, and I am grateful.

I can tell you from being around here, that is an unusual and a very appreciated gesture and it shows his concern.

It has been obvious since you came to Congress, you have been a champion of rural issues, rural America, and done it in a positive, visionary way.

The thing I find most interesting is that the forest and timber industry provides about $9 billion in economic impact to the state.

My focus is to ensure that Federal funding for state and private forestry is well-spent.

I would kind of like to hear what you think.