Political Quotes

“I wished to begin this morning by thanking Chairman Bingaman for his public assurance today that S. 2739, the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008, will not be the final public lands bill taken up by the Senate this year. I know that is going to be encouraging news to the people of my home State who, in particular, want to see our treasured Mount Hood receive additional protection and want to make sure its scenic beauty will be preserved for future generations. As the chair of the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests, I know firsthand how important these public lands bills are to folks in the States where the lands are located. There are several pieces of legislation that involve my home State. The proposals contained in this bill have all passed the House, passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and I hope they will become law. I especially express my appreciation to the distinguished senior Senator from Washington, Mrs. Murray, who has toiled month after month after month on her extraordinarily important wild sky wilderness legislation.”