"I strongly believe that this bipartisan bill is the right approach for Southern Nevada."
"Senator Reid, with the support of Senator John Ensign, introduced this bill to stop the development of the proposed 640 acre gravel pit."
"I do not believe that this specific project is appropriate for this location."
"I feel very strongly that for the future, it is going to be absolutely critical to close the revolving door between the Interior Department and the oil and gas industry."
"The folks in the Gulf are hurting."
"I think there is a general consensus now that the emergency response has not been adequate."
"Let us follow up on it, Mr. Secretary, and particularly look at this one that I cited involving March 1, 2010."
"Let us toughen up the conflict rules, particularly as it relates to the revolving door."
"In my view is going to make it very hard to actually achieve the ideals."
"It's clear when you look at forestry policy, it would be wonderful to be able to just step back and write one bill that would recreate the system so that it worked in every nook and cranny of the land..."
"The legacy of its contribution to our economy and to rural jobs is incredible."