Ron Wyden actually said...

"In order to assure that an increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization, does not occupy and modify all areas of the United States and its possessions, leaving ..."

"What can you tell our counties they ought to do to try to get through this budget season?"

"I want to publicly express my appreciation to the Service, to the Bush administration, and to the Obama administration for their enthusiastic support and help in our roadless rule."

"I just felt we had to get going."