Ben Nighthorse Campbell

I might compliment you on one thing. I know in our State--and I think it is probably pretty much like this in other Western States, too--that Federal and State Foresters really work well together.

I think when I look at your budget we are being penny-wise and dollar-foolish.

It seems to me that when we do not plan ahead, do not have adequate precautions, we are going to pay the bill.

I do not think that is nearly enough, and I have to associate my comments with Senator Dorgan.

I think that maybe the best thing we can do is, the next time we have a big fire out there is press OMB into service to come out there and help fight the thing.

You know, that ought to be something we deal with sometime in this committee--the history of it and how Indian people use it.

Then no excuses, right?

Could you find that and get that to the committee?

Do you know how many such waivers the Department has processed?

I would hope that you would also include them in your discussions in trying to get more housing for Indian people.

Does HUD support the concept of that bill?

May I also recommend that you work with the Department of Veterans' Affairs.