Ron Wyden actually said...

"Today the committee is going to look at options for reauthorizing and reforming the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act and the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program."

"I think the United States ought to be leading those kinds of discussions."

"I believe this can be done in a way that provides both economic growth and environmental stewardship."

"The solution is not to make communities dependent on Federal payments which is the path we're currently on."