Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"The proposed Devil's Staircase Wilderness Area contains some of the finest old growth forests that remain in Oregon's Coast Range and a wealth of threatened and endangered wildlife."

"Preserving these majestic forests as wilderness is consistent with the goals of the existing land management plan and will ensure permanent protection."

"The areas that are designated by this bill have very low potential for oil and gas development."

"The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Wilderness Act will promote future growth by securing the special quality of life our County has to offer."