"My fear is...that we are on the road to a confrontation between Congress and the Forest Service."
"We must be able to ensure that policies are put into place so that we can wisely and prudently balance the many competing and worthy uses of these lands and resources."
"National forests are an important and necessary source of economic activity and recreation for local communities and the public."
"What about cultural sustenance? Is that a legal term somewhere?"
"There is a lack of comfort level in what we are talking about here."
"I cannot understand how the Forest Service is imposing a legal obligation on itself to preserve species at risk."
"Welcome to the world of regulatory takings."
"We desperately need that again today."
"Thank you, Commissioner."
"should your subcommittee see fit to hold a field hearing on the TMP and water permit issues in Elko, Nevada, it would be greatly appreciated by the citizens there."
"When the government stops Colorado from making snow, maybe we can work out a plan to get the greatest snow on earth shipped over to you in some way and you can continue going."