But, again, does the Endangered Species Act negatively impact the proper management of our forests?

We just need it to be implemented. And the only way that we are going to be able to implement it is if we have proper litigation reform.

that money is going to do squat if it can't be spent because all these projects are tied up with litigation.

If we have a forest that is not properly managed, we have fuels build up. We have a wildfire take place.

Montana is home to eight recognized tribes, so we certainly understand the importance of tribal co-management.

There is no time to stall. We have to really move forward and work collaboratively.

We have to work better with each other. We have to be sponsoring each other and helping each other in a positive way more and less in a negative way.

no decisions about us without us.

Last year's near-record-setting wildfire season demonstrated why it is so important to effectively manage our Federal lands.

no decisions about us, without us.

There has been a lot of talk today about environmental justice, but I don't think my colleagues on the other side of the aisle realize the extent of the economic injustice these policies will have.