I recall going through the original Ranch Hand Studies in great detail back in the late 1970s, looking at the mortality rates and the incide...
Thank you. Mr. Chairman, I would like to ask a couple questions. First of all, thank all of you for the details that you provided in your wr...
So basically, what you are saying--what the point is so that I can understand it--let me say it and tell me if I am wrong, is that looking a...
Also seem to be logical and understandable because of the functions that they performed.
I am, at the same time, kind of curious about how much is being invested in areas where we can get a more immediate improvement.
As I've said many times, the United States is a vital ingredient in maintaining regional balance.
the notion of the difficulty of upriver dams, which is a main purpose of this hearing, which affect riverflow downstream.
Is there an international forum in which downstream riparian water rights could be considered with sort of decisional authority?
We will continue to see if we can't help raise the awareness of this issue.
It's a water sovereignty issue on--other than on a bilateral basis.
I would like to ask you a few questions here.
But, that money--let's get our facts straight here--that money, according to testimony, is principally being spent to examine the impact of ...
China's dam cascade in Yunnan will have different impacts, as opposed to those of the Lower Mekong dams.
I was very gratified to see China beginning to move forward with some cooperation here.
What we can do--and have already accomplished to a surprising extent--is to use our expanded engagement with the region to 'keep China hones...
Today's hearing will explore the critical intersection of the environment, foreign policy, and security in Southeast Asia.
As you know, China, which has about 20 percent of the Mekong River's water resources, is not a member of the Mekong River Commission.
We can decline to invest in projects that are clearly harmful to environmental concerns.
