I wanted you to go through that because, Senator Crapo, we are very proud of Governor O'Malley's management system that really holds departments accountable for certain specific results.

I have always been impressed by the States that do not border the Chesapeake Bay, with their commitment and understanding how important their freshwater supply to the Bay is.

I believe that it would be found to be unconstitutional because under the Tenth Amendment, Congress doesn't have the authority to commandeer State legislatures.

I do believe this is probably the most profoundly important piece of legislation yet.

Oh, absolutely. Those letters also will be included in the record.

We have received 28 letters in support of S. 1816, the Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act.

So you basically believe that the way this legislation moves forward is what is appropriate at this time?

It is certainly my intent that there would be updates on the standards based upon science.

The bottom line is the Bay is in trouble today, and we have got to do a better job.

Let me point out, we very much want the States to be able to act and to use the tools that are available.

Is that something that can be agreed to? Or will it require a more formal relationship between Mexico and the United States?

I do, though, agree that we have a real shortage of residential programs available for inmates who are going to be released in our communities that can provide comprehensive services so that a person has the best chance for successful…

I do not want this hearing to conclude without mentioning housing.

congratulations for your service. It is just incredible numbers.

unless there is national leadership on reentry that includes support and funding for initiatives... our recidivism rates will stay at more than 50 percent

Impressive results.

Well, Mr. Burris, those are certainly very impressive numbers. It is a pleasure to have you here.

the recommendation of creating these one-stop reentry residential centers is really to respond to the fact that the Federal Government has a significant interest in having well-structured, strong programs that are strong on services and…