We do know the value of forest. We do know the values of vegetation.

Well, let me thank you for your testimony. We appreciate it very much.

We need to look at the cumulative impact. I do not think that we have been doing a good job of doing that at all levels.

This will be a continuing effort of our Subcommittee and I think you have given us a good start to our work.

We need to start making a plan right away so that we do not leave our children in area of devastation: no water, no energy and no plan.

Let me join Senator Alexander in thanking you all for your testimony today.

I think you have a much better chance of economic growth without that type of activity.

Well, once again, we thank you for really putting a face on this issue.

If Congress does not address the projected negative balance in the Highway Trust Fund this summer, the Federal Highway Administration will not be in a position to reimburse Maryland.

We think that needs to be taken into consideration when the economic argument is made.

I want to make sure our water supply is clean and I want to make sure that we deal with the environmental risks here.

Clearly, reconciliation between these two policies must be made.

Well, thank you, Dr. Palmer, and thank all of you for your testimony.

Well, thank you for that answer.

I want to thank our panels of witnesses for coming before the Water and Wildlife Subcommittee today to discuss mountaintop removal coal mining.

The message when we pass this--and I certainly hope that we will pass this--is that America has made a priority protecting people from violence because of diversity.

Thank you for holding this critical hearing to examine the targeted predatory lending practices that have ravaged our communities and our economy.

I am proud to say that the Community Law Center was the staff for this task force.