I look forward to continuing to work with Estevan on the challenges facing our State and the entire West.

Failure is not an option because it means that our communities may run out of safe drinking water.

I would really appreciate if you would think about that, respond to me and the Committee.

It is also clear to me that the natural gas revolution has national security implications.

I certainly can appreciate that and recognize, given that we have our own natural gas exploration issues in New Mexico.

In fact, while the drought has been occurring for decades, we are in the 4th consecutive year of the most severe drought we have ever experienced.

In my State, I am from New Mexico, the energy industry is certainly critical to our economic success.

This is a problem plaguing America.

Every life that is lost as a result of this is one life too many.

It doesn't appear that it has helped many New Mexicans.

I really appreciate it. I think there is lots of work to do to make not only better and productive decisions...

I think a little bipartisan work, Mr. Chairman, on these issues would be a very good thing.

I found it to be the most confusing, difficult, ineffective effort of any program I have ever been associated with and was quite disappointed, and still am.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for having this hearing.

I think that is really important. And as the rest of the panel answers, and I appreciate the reference to your partners who are part of those grant investments, but also looking at--tell me what you will do differently going forward…

We know that 8 out of 10 Hispanics are likely eligible for Medicaid, one of the Medicaid programs or subsidized coverage, and yet we have half the Hispanic population is not going to be insured;

I look forward to having you back in the district, and we are ready to work with you.

one of the things that I can say that based on Massachusetts' reform experience in the past eight years, outreach and education is really one of the most critical efforts; it is the most important investment area, particularly the most…