Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"We commend Senator Bingaman for introducing this bill and appreciate the subcommittee's expeditious consideration of this very important legislation."

"This courageous new bill represents hope and new opportunity for our state, because it aims to break the decades-long logjam on forest policy."

"We appreciate the opportunity to comment on S. 1470 and while we do not support the designation of additional Wilderness in Montana, we do appreciate to opportunity to be involved in the discussion an..."

"I strongly encourage the Committee in their wisdom to steer this legislation to assure that it facilitates the intended successes for the Public and for the Forest Service."