Abigail Spanberger actually said...

"I have the utmost confidence in his leadership, and the vision that he brings to the U.S. Forest Service."

"I stand ready to do whatever I can as Chair of this Subcommittee to ensure that the Forest Service has the resources, the personnel, and the tools they need to prepare for future fires."

"It is also imperative that we make sure firefighters on the ground are compensated fairly, and given adequate time away from this intense and dangerous work."

"America's firefighters embody our nation's highest ideals of courage, commitment, and selflessness towards their fellow Americans."