Tom Udall actually said...

"It looks to me like this budget proposes to create a foregone conclusion that State-delegated environmental programs die on the vine."

"I am particularly pleased that you are here, Chief Tidwell, because your presence speaks to the important work that the agency staff does even when political administrations change."

"The cycle of borrowing and repayment and the accompanying lack of budget certainty and discipline is not helping to improve the health of our Nation's forests."

"I was originally heartened by your commitment to toxics reform, but last week EPA announced new policies that would weaken the risk evaluations at the heart of the program."