Tom Udall actually said...

"I'm working with Senators from other mineral revenue-generating States to formulate legislation that would address this issue."

"These State royalties are part of the bargain between Western States and the Federal Government, which owns so much land within our States."

"I'm very concerned, however, that the President's fiscal year 2014 budget request for hazardous fuels reduction for the Office of Wildland Fire is reduced by $88.9 million."

"I applaud the President and your Department for making full funding of the 10-year suppression average a priority."