I still think there's benefits to it. It's a pretty simple approach, but I acknowledge the political reality.
This idea that would neglect, as you and I have talked about, Senator Murkowski, the preventive efforts in the forest, a...
It simply must change.
these lands are not and cannot be managed for their stated purposes.
Senator Wyden's bill is an attempt to restore some semblance of rational management to the O&C lands.
We must oppose S.1784.
I'm very pleased, for example, that there's a Farm Bill finally on the way to the President.
Make no mistake about it: Wildfire threatens our water supplies and our very way of life in Colorado.
I applaud Senator Wyden for his willingness to step into the circular firing squad which O&C lands have become.
It's been a real pleasure and a privilege to work with you on this issue.
Senator Wyden, your bill is an attempt to restore some semblance of rational management to the O&C lands.