"American taxpayers in communities incur punishing costs when our forests are not healthy."
"We would like to work with Senator Wyden and the Committee to further address concerns related to Parcel A."
"This legislation that I introduced will get saw logs to Oregon mills, help get our forests healthy again and protect our treasured old growth forests and watersheds in the eastern part of our State."
"The subcommittee will come to order. The purpose of today's hearing is to receive testimony on several bills pending before the subcommittee."
"The Act is a welcome initiative that would train and employ young men and women in natural resource projects."
"We thank Senator Wyden for his leadership on this proposal, and offer our support of having this legislation signed into law."
"We commend Senator Wyden for convening discussions and negotiations that resulted in this legislation."
"I want you and the Secretary to know I'm going to work very closely with you to ensure those kinds of funds."
"The Department appreciates the improvements made to this bill since the last Congress, has no objections to the conveyances and would like to continue to work with Senator Wyden and the committee on t..."
"I appreciate the leadership, energy and effort that went into developing this legislation."
"We believe that the bill introduced by Senator Wyden is very good and thoughtful bill."