"…it's not a partisan issue. It cuts across everything, especially when you start considering the danger posed to people's lives and property."
Because of the recognition that really came to light last year with the terrible wildfire season, everyone is aware that there is a serious problem out there. And frankly, it's been very bipartisan, the interest in the issue. Bruce Babbitt, the former secretary of Interior, is as equally concerned about the problem as Senator John Kyl, who's a Republican. And actually, they've both helped the institute quite a bit. In addition, it's not a partisan issue. It cuts across everything, especially when you start considering the danger posed to people's lives and property.