"Fairly shortly I plan to introduce legislation to move forest management on Federal lands in Oregon beyond a lot of these old conflicts."
"I would just ask that you not miss this kind of opportunity for a bold change in Federal forestry policy."
"I couldn't really get your predecessors to look at speculators."
"I'm very much concerned that we now have the future decisions based on sound science."
"You have my pledge to work with you if I'm confirmed on all issues, but this is certainly an issue of importance."
"I just hope that this will be approached with a real sense of urgency because it has not been in the past."
"I believe you said, yes which I liked."
"If you were standing up in front of a town hall meeting in rural Oregon and you said that."
"I plan to offer this legislation pretty soon. Can I have a pledge from you today to get back to us quickly and to work in a cooperative kind of fashion?"
"What plans do the Forest Service have to ensure that these unique architectural features and the cultural and historic aspects of the property are going to be maintained?"
"Does the company object to adding this sort of provision to the actual legislation?"