Modernizing SBA's access to capital programs is one of the most important policy steps we can take in this particular Congress.

H.R. 3723 will take major steps to improve the SBA's capital access programs.

Protecting our environment and protecting local economies are not mutually exclusive.

Designating the Molalla River as recreational under the National Wild and Scenic River System would have tremendous economic, cultural and environmental benefits for this region.

I think a lot of what goes forward in the climate change bill is all about confidence.

I value the Committee's willingness to address these critical issues relating to forest health, including the wildfire prevention, forest restoration, and enhancing access to woody biomass.

Frankly, I am very concerned over the current state of our forests. Our forests are under extreme duress from drought, insects, diseases, wildfire, and, frankly, poor management due to lack of funding.

In the face of daily tinkering, undefined deadlines, expiring provisions, small firms struggle to calculate these long-term budgets.

Whether it is good times or bad, the Tax Codes become a huge obstacle to any efficient business.

Extraordinary challenges require extraordinary efforts. I look forward to working with this administration.

I want to take this opportunity to express my support for President Obama's commitment to honest budgeting.

I think this administration, and hopefully this Congress, understands that deficit spending in times of great economic stress, like we are enduring right now, is acceptable.

We have an obligation to restore the economy and return the United States to a fiscally responsible course.

I support President Obama's commitment to honest budgeting, deficit reduction and performance management.

We can preserve the future of this country through fiscal stability that comes with more balanced budgets.