Greg Walden actually said...

"It is clear the status quo is not working, and we need to get our rural communities working again."

"It is time for action. It's time to stop talking about 'principles' and 'concepts' and to start moving forward with specific, legislative ideas."

"I am encouraged by the Committee's keen interest in identifying long-term solutions for our Federal forest counties and the hard-working people who live there."

"While we need to reauthorize the critical program--a program I have strongly supported and worked hard to extend--these support payments are not a sustainable, long-term solution for Western Oregon."