Bill Johnson actually said...

"I think the states have to take their part in the forest management pieces of state lands."

"We have been largely spared in Ohio from the devastation of wildfires, and I do share my colleagues' concern that something has to be done."

"I want to thank both committee chairs for holding this hearing today."

"The essential problem for fire and electric equipment is a piece of vegetation hits the line. There is a spark. It causes a fire."