John B. Breaux

The wildlife refuge law was specifically set up by Congress to protect an area that had specific significance. But other activities that were compatible were to be allowed. You have to look at each wildlife refuge and determine whether…

I would argue with anyone that this environment and this ecosystem down here is far more fragile than the ecosystem in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on the Coastal Plain. They have tundra grass that grows during the winter a couple…

I think we desperately need an energy bill. It sort of goes without saying, if there is anything both sides could probably agree with in what is otherwise likely to be a relatively contentious debate, certainly we can all agree on the fact…

I think also these are national wildlife refuges. There are a number of State wildlife refuges that States have set aside that also have production on them as well. Congress set this up, as the Senator well knows--I helped write section…

I respond to the Senator's question by saying that the two things I have a problem with, and I think most of the people who support the program have a problem with, are, No. 1, it is mandatory. The second point is that it would allow on a…

I think more work certainly needs to be done. I think certainly an appropriate and proper discussion--and I have had this discussion with the distinguished chairman--could be during the conference. I make very clear the two problems I…

I cannot control this, but I am certainly willing to work with the Senator from California. I have stated the two problems. I am always willing to talk to see if we can work something out.

I will use a few minutes to talk about where we are on the question of economic stimulus. It is appropriate to say where we are is where we have been. The phrase ``been there, done that'' comes to mind, and I think it is very appropriate…

Are you comfortable with the ability of the system that we have set up now to permit that type of attack on a vessel in port?

They had strip searched Congressman John Dingel, yes.

the bottom line will be the legislation that will provide help and actual assistance to those ports for those in charge of security.

Is it a legitimate concern if an operator stares at that machine for 2 hours?