Greg Walden Quotations

As federal lawmakers, we have a responsibility to set a precedent for energy efficient practices.

As a lifelong Oregonian, I prefer our forests green, not black.

With the increasing demand for oil around the world and the rising costs in Oregon and throughout the nation, we must focus on the development of alternate energy sources, especially those that are clean, efficient and renewable.

Small businesses are seeing huge rate increases every year, and more and more of them are saying they just can't afford to provide coverage. That's part of the reason more than 45 million Americans are now uninsured.

A man of strength and wisdom, John Paul became an inspiration to generations of both Catholics and non-Catholics throughout the world by encouraging freedom, promoting peace and respecting all faiths.

Large corporations and unions know the power of being big enough to bargain for better rates.

I came away from the forums with a profound concern about the highly addictive and destructive nature of methamphetamine. Families are torn apart, lives are destroyed and treatment is difficult to get.

I came here to help make America more competitive and prosperous by developing an energy policy that increases conservation, promotes cleaner technologies, encourages development of renewables and enhances domestic production of gas and oil.

We also have to stop the flow of precursor chemicals that meth cooks use to boil up this poison.

It is no secret that those of us in the Northwest believe the Administration's proposal to drive up the cost of electricity in our region is not only misguided, but also will not achieve the intended goal of raising money for the treasury.

Many individual growers now are growing organic fruit, and many are taking it upon themselves to market their own products to the public, as opposed to necessarily going through big processors, although, obviously, the bulk of the fruit still is dealt with that way.

Removing substantial fuel loads from our forests helps prevent catastrophic fire and better protects species, watersheds and neighboring communities that call them home.

The Round-Up is a wonderful community celebration, and I greatly enjoy the chance to visit with residents and see so many families enjoying the festivities offered throughout the week.

Whether fuel cell system development in central Oregon, wind power generation along the Columbia Gorge, or geothermal energy in southern Oregon, investing in new energy sources makes America more energy independent while creating good paying, environmentally friendly jobs.

Since 2000, we've seen base power rates rise by 50%.

It is up to us as lawmakers to provide the resources and streamlined processes that will enable our federal forest managers to become the best possible steward of our lands.

We are taking steps to fight the production of meth on our own soil through limiting access to precursor ingredients, supporting educational efforts and providing necessary resources to law enforcement.

As the GAO report recognizes, the long-term health of our forests relies on additional fuel reduction options and funding to reduce the risks that catastrophic fire poses to our nation's ecosystems, communities and federal budgetary resources.

Operation Northern Star with Canada has made significant progress in battling meth from the north, and we are engaged in numerous training opportunities in Mexico to help curb the problem from the south.

The war on meth must be fought with a multi-pronged approach.

I've experienced first-hand the wonderful work organizations like J Bar J do for young people in Central Oregon and I am encouraged that the federal government is taking an active role in the Cascade Youth and Family Center.

We need to move more rapidly, but in an environmentally sensitive way,

I did not come to Washington to raise the electricity rates by as much as $40 per month as this plan would do.

If (it does), it will be a huge win for those who want to see changes to the ESA,

It is always an honor to travel the District, visiting with residents and hearing the ideas, thoughts and concerns you have about federal government.

This welcome announcement couldn't come too soon for all of Umatilla County, and our state in general. As we saw during the March fourth town hall on methamphetamine I hosted in Pendleton, Umatilla County has been put through the ringer in terms of drug manufacturing and trafficking, and this wave of activity crashes well beyond the County's borders. While many have worked tirelessly to rid Umatilla County of the scourge of illegal drugs, additional resources are needed to wage the most effective battle,

Saving species is a noble cause, ... But if it is so important then the public needs to open its wallet and help pay for it.

It's not right to think that the public's interest in protecting species should be the sole burden of private landowners. If the public, through the laws of the federal government, wants costly actions to occur on private land then the public must be willing to step up and help compensate private landowners, where appropriate, for their loss.

The Bonneville Power Administration tells us that we are going to be spending close to $700 million a year trying to help these fish recover. And yet we know that somewhere between 30 and 50 percent of the returning Snake River fall chinook are actually harvested out in the ocean or in the rivers.

I've experience first-hand the wonderful work organizations like J Bar J do for young people in Central Oregon and I am encouraged that the federal government is taking an active role in the Cascade Youth and Family Center.

I want to especially thank ONDCP Deputy Director Scott Burns and Associate Deputy Director John Horton, a fellow Oregonian, for their continued commitment to the meth epidemic plaguing eastern Oregon, ... When they traveled with me to Umatilla County in August of 2004, they were able to hear firsthand from local law enforcement just how devastating the problem in Umatilla County had become. Ever since that time, they have remained in close contact with our office and I'm grateful for their personal support of this designation.

I hear regularly from schools, hospital administrators, law enforcement, government officials and a host of other citizens throughout the second district about the need to enhance border patrol and crack down on illegal immigration. The costs to our education, health care and criminal justice systems are overwhelming.

I have trouble, my little brain can't understand, how it's OK to slaughter the fish?

I did not come to Washington to raise the electricity rates by as much as $40 per month as this plan would do.

I am maintaining my schedule of commuting to Washington, D.C. each week from Oregon so that I can spend my weekends and days when we are not in session traveling to communities throughout my district.

A $1.7 billion average increase in electricity costs is estimated to result in a $1.3 billion decrease in personal income and a loss of 13,000 more jobs in the region.

In addition to hydropower, Oregon and the Northwest have pioneering companies leading the way in environmentally friendly energy technology.

Let's start and build a House that works for the people, because this is the people's House,

I am maintaining my schedule of commuting to Washington, D.C. each week from Oregon so that I can spend my weekends and days when we are not in session traveling to communities throughout my district.

Graham is a bright and talented young man who is enthusiastic about helping Oregonians in the Second District and learning more about the inner-workings of a congressional office, ... I look forward to having him in the Bend office and know that he'll be a tremendous asset to my team on the ground in Oregon. His family and friends should be proud.

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was originally enacted in 1973 with the primary function being recovery of endangered and threatened species.