John Thune actually said...

"I hope the Forest Service here in Washington, DC. is listening to the needs that many of our forests have around the country."

"I hope one of the takeaways today is the importance of forest management timber harvest and replanting to maintain healthy, resilient forests."

"I just could not agree more, and I just think those management practices that maintain a healthy forest are so essential."

"It is one of the most important acts, especially in the space of rural health care."