There is more money stolen from banks today through cyber theft than there was during the bank robbery days.

I would just urge you that if you want our cooperation on budget support, et cetera, it is a lot easier if we have nominees to consider.

So we are grateful for the work the Coastal Program has done in my State to protect these vital natural resources.

It has been a critically important partner in our Chesapeake Bay efforts.

So where is the accountability? What type of review process is in place to make sure that the expectations are reached?

Your entire statement will be made part of the record, as will all of the witnesses', without objection.

Well, Mr. Frazer, first thank you for your testimony, but more importantly, thank you for your service, your longstanding service on these issues.

I think that is helpful. We are now looking at an authorization for the Coastal Program, and we will be reaching out to get not only the input from Members of the Senate and the House on this, but also the Administration to see whether we…

And I take it based upon that science available, these are not political judgments. These are scientific judgments.

Let me just follow up on your point about these fish ladders and invite you up to the Conowingo Dam on the Susquehanna.

But it is an incredible restoration of the Susquehanna.

I am convinced that you are right. If we can sensitize children to the awesome responsibilities that we have, that they will do what is right.

I think we need to try to institutionalize that a little bit better as far as sharing with what is being done around the Nation because it is no sense reinventing the wheel.

The enhanced commitment to partnership and the coordination with the Department of Interior... we could look at on an authorization bill.

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