"I take conservation policy very seriously."
"We write farm bills for the bad times--not the good times--and our nation's farmers and ranchers are certainly struggling right now."
"Our nation's forests are a great natural resource, and today we will examine farm bill provisions that work to ensure our National and private forests remain healthy and productive."
"I believe the U.S. Forest Service... should return to its original purpose of conserving natural resources through sustainable use."
"As the recent rangeland wildfires in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and Colorado remind us, wildfires can wreak incredible havoc, destroying livelihoods all along the way."
"As a Committee, we need to do everything in our power to give the Forest Service the flexibility to act to reduce fuel loads."
"We should continue to support the voluntary conservation efforts that our forest owners make on their lands."
"I believe the U.S. Forest Service...should return to its original purpose of conserving natural resources through sustainable use."
"Congressman de la Garza was a great champion for American agriculture, and I enjoyed serving with him."
"He ran the Committee with authority. He conducted himself in a very dignified fashion."
"I appreciate those comments about the virtues of choice."
"The biggest challenge... is when the revenue numbers, the new budget process, what is available to us..."