a short term extension of SRS is not a long term solution for these communities.
I think the United States ought to be leading those kinds of discussions.
I wish to thank Senator Wyden for his continued leadership.
I believe this can be done in a way that provides both economic growth and environmental stewardship.
We in fact pledge to work to enact legislation that provides bridge funding to forested counties and school districts.
The solution is not to make communities dependent on Federal payments which is the path we're currently on.
Senator Wyden has presented others.
Our rural communities are really hurting. You know, they are watching all the bickering going on in Washington, DC.
Recreation has become a big jobs engine.
Serving as Secretary of Interior is almost like an extreme sport for multi-taskers.
The tradeoffs... are complicated because we Americans want to have it all.