Abigail Spanberger actually said...

"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."

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

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

"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."