03/15/2011
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"We must be responsible stewards of the land when we develop our resources, but we must also be responsible stewards of our children's futures."
"I'd like to thank Chairman Barrasso as well as members of the Committee for allowing me to speak here this morning."
"For over a dozen years Congress has steadily provided the Forest Service with new authorities that allow but do not require the agency to actively manage our forests."
"The condition of forest health, of rural economies and wildlife habitat are some of the issues that I plan to continue addressing as Chairman of the Public Lands Subcommittee."