Ron Wyden actually said...

"I want you and the Secretary to know I'm going to work very closely with you to ensure those kinds of funds."

"The Department appreciates the improvements made to this bill since the last Congress, has no objections to the conveyances and would like to continue to work with Senator Wyden and the committee on t..."

"I appreciate the leadership, energy and effort that went into developing this legislation."

"We believe that the bill introduced by Senator Wyden is very good and thoughtful bill."