Tom Udall actually said...

"The major programs under your jurisdiction that we count on year in and year out are the entire suite of Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) programs."

"We have a national responsibility to preserve this special and unique ecosystem for future generations."

"Thank you Chairman Murkowski, Ranking Member Udall, and members of this subcommittee for the opportunity to relay our needs to you."

"It is vital that these increases be preserved."