"Yes, Senator Barrasso. It's my colleague from Colorado, Jeff Jahnke is very pleased with what they've been able to do with Good Neighbor authority as is my colleague from Utah, Dick Beuler."
"I think most of my colleagues would agree with me that would help a lot in restorations and in post emergency type activities."
"It seems there's a lot you could do with that. That would be great."
"The Good Neighbor policy has worked extremely well. It has proven to be an effective tool."
"I'm pleased to see USDA's support. I've always appreciated Secretary of Interior, Ken Salazar's leadership in supporting Good Neighbor authority."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman."
"Senator Barrasso, you know, if we're--we who have really worked hard on the Community Wildfire Protection Plans in Wyoming and in all of the Western States."
"I support the core goal of improving coordination and cooperation across political boundaries."
"it's an authority that can be very valuable to us."
"This bill clarifies the authority of the Forest Service to permit recreational use of ski areas during the off season."
"These challenges, such as preventing wildfires, removing invasive species, improving watersheds and conserving habitat, require big picture thinking."