"You said monuments are for eternity."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thanks to you and Chairman Bishop for this opportunity by granting the request to myself, Representative Schrader, and Walden for a legislative hearing on the O&C Trust, C..."
"These lands are unique and they require a unique solution."
"In short, our bipartisan solution would designate younger, previously managed timber stands for sustainable timber production to be managed by a public board under Federal laws, as they apply to priva..."
"But there is one point about this that I think should achieve broad support beyond Oregon among my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, which is when this legislation is fully implemented, it will s..."
"The timing is very important. I have a number of counties in Western Oregon that are on the brink of insolvency."
"We need to provide for a sustainable solution that serves our forests, our communities, and our counties better."
"The discussion draft is not a perfect bill. There are parts I would change."
"It is time for action. It is time to stop talking about principles and concepts, and start moving forward with specific legislative ideas."
"This is an important and timely opportunity for the Oregon Delegation, for rural communities and counties in Western Oregon."
"The O&C Lands are legally unique and have been at the center of expensive and complex legal challenges."
"But given the fact you have that tool, what is the greatest restraint on you conducting forest health fuel reduction projects?"