Ron Wyden actually said...

"I think it is fair to say that it is not the bill any of us would have written, but we believe it is a workable compromise that will improve the health of Oregon's Eastside forests and help to preserv..."

"I think those are valuable points, and I think I want to go to Mr. Shelk to tell us a little bit about how the discussions began."

"What I consistently hear is about the endless appeals, the appeal, an appeal, an appeal."

"I would think it is the prerogative of a United States Senator to use any kind of process they want to aid them in drafting legislation."