Well, as I recall in 2009, we got about 450,000 acre-feet from a number of administrative changes...

In 2009 when we had a similar situation, you had 45 percent unemployment. You had farmers in bread lines. It was really a terrible, terrible situation.

Everybody, I think that completes our hearing. Thank you very much, General, two Secretaries, Mike, thank you very much.

We've got a big water problem coming up, Mike, and in contrast to last year's near-record level precipitation, 2012 looks to be a fairly dry year.

Who suffers? The Corps, the Bureau. They are pushed and compressed.

Well, not if you get flooded. And, you know, the chances of it getting flooded are much greater than ever having to use the W61 warhead.

It's very frustrating.

I think that is extremely important as well.

I'm particularly troubled about the $1 billion cost increase in Olmsted Locks and Dam.

How about at the pumps? Can any changes be made in how the pumps are run, the reverse flow?

We are nowhere close to modern.

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Why is flood control spending down in your budget for fiscal year 2013 when compared to fiscal year 2012?

Are you going to be able to get there this year?

Even though they have been found to be wanting.

I do want to thank the President for including $13 million in the budget request for the dredging of the Portland Harbor.