Evan Hirsche Close Quotations

It's a good thing that the president didn't arrive for his ride after 4 o'clock, because that's when they have to close now. National parks are seeing significant increases in funding, while the refuges are cut year after year, making it harder for millions of Americans to use them for fishing, hunting and bird-watching.

I can't emphasize how grateful we are for the administration to make that request, particularly in tight budget times. That brings that overall request very close to the overall need, which is very commendable. So in this stage of the game, it's up to Congress.