Political Quotes

“I want to thank all my colleagues, Ranking Member Peterson, who all spoke on this very important bill. H.R. 2647 is a commonsense, bipartisan solution to start fixing a broken system. Right now, miles of red tape and constant litigation, usually from groups that refuse to come to the table, are preventing our forests from receiving the active management they desperately need. This leads to more catastrophic wildfires and more money diverted from other priorities to fight fires. This legislation will aid in reversing this cycle. It gives the agencies more flexibility to manage our Federal lands, which protects wildlife habitat and surrounding watersheds, spurs growth in the rural economy, and saves time and saves money. I want to thank Mr. Westerman for his leadership on this, Chairman Conaway, Chairman Bishop, Ranking Member Peterson. I yield back the balance of my time. {time} 1600 The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Hultgren). The gentleman from Utah is recognized for 15 minutes.”