Marcia Fudge actually said...

"It is important for us to find out today which programs have been implemented and are accomplishing our goal of a well-managed agency dedicated to forest stewardship."

"On one hand, the price of commodities like petroleum and oil have shot up over the past decade, so it is important for the U.S. as a nation to explore cheaper, cleaner, renewable fuel sources."

"I would just suggest to you at this time of very difficult budget cuts to try to start something new that is unproven and not continue a program that is proven is a concern to me."

"I believe that you will find the incidence of the effects of these things that you just talked about are higher in communities that are minority communities."