Ben Nighthorse Campbell

It seems to me the past administration was hell-bent on usurping State water rights in all of our rivers that come through our Western States.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Though the NAHASDA has worked well, it is only now getting off the ground, and I believe its best days lie ahead.

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

Does HUD support the concept of that bill?

Could you find that and get that to the committee?

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

I think you are doing a pretty darn good job considering the problems with 9-11 and the mail.