10/28/2009
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"And that is exactly what we experienced in 2005 in our hearing. Because, you know, I think you would agree with me, landowners want to do this."
"I appreciate you have been there for a long time, so you have worked in these programs, and that helps us out a little bit up here."
"I believe all conservation programs should create positive incentives to protect species and above all should hold the rights of private landowners sacred."
"I support adequate funding for the Partners Program, but I am concerned that the funding Congress provides may be controlled by a political agenda."