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You guys have no credibility. You have none. Your own guy taking free speech off of Twitter.

I mean, Donald Trump and his Administration, it has been proven, reached out to Twitter to take down tweets that got under his skin.

I also ask unanimous consent that the record remain open for 15 days for any additional comments and information submitted by Members or witnesses.

I would like to thank each of the witnesses for your testimony--very good testimony, I might add.

I just want to make sure you are aware. Any question that was asked of you where you want to add to your answer, you certainly have that opportunity to do so in writing.

They have every right to be concerned about future investment in their farming operations and have to second-guess whether putting in place that conservation practice or building that structure or investing in that building is worth it if…

This new rule is not a complete solution to the water quality challenges facing the United States.

I have significant concerns with the final rule, and I would encourage Congress to direct the agencies to implement a durable and practical definition of WOTUS.

The final WOTUS rule could not have been announced at a more consequential time.

It is inopportune for the EPA and Corps to proceed with their third WOTUS revision in seven years.

Regulatory overreach--such as the latest WOTUS revision--poses the greatest threat to these efforts.

It makes sense for them to suspend implementation of their new rule until the Court reaches its decision.

Consequently, ARTBA supports the joint resolution introduced by Chairman Graves and Subcommittee Chairman Rouzer that would rescind the recent WOTUS rule and restore clarity to the federal permitting process for transportation construction…

ABC applauds the subcommittee for calling this important hearing to gather stakeholder perspectives.

The rule marks the third time in the past seven years the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) have redefined the federal jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act (CWA).

I am particularly disappointed they forced it on the public before the Supreme Court's forthcoming decision.

This new definition, once again, places unnecessary burdens on the communities, farmers, businesses, and industries who rely on clean water and clarity of the law.

There's no greater example of bureaucratic overreach under the Clean Water Act than with the regulatory nightmare of complying with and understanding the definition of a 'water of the United States.'