Tom Udall actually said...

"I need to thank you for your leadership, the meetings that I have attended that you have asked me to come out to your State, through your leadership, it has made a significant difference."

"The Forest Legacy Program, part of the LWCF, has also been incredibly successful in the 25 years it has existed, thanks largely to the work of our Vice Chairman, Senator Leahy."

"I am pleased that this administration recognizes the problem, and look forward to working with the Forest Service and the Office of Management and Budget to address this issue during this budget cycle..."

"I simply do not understand why it is a bridge too far to ask the oil and gas industry to implement common sense measures."