Tom Udall actually said...

"I'm just very worried about the funding in our rural communities."

"I think you've seen a number of letters from Governors and many participant State land commissioners, and others trying to urge you to find a way, and let's try to make sure that in our rural counties..."

"This is an important step toward making our bases more energy independent, which I believe is a really important national security issue."

"We're trying to lift that sequester and do everything we can to get you the resources you need."