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I have worked consistently to support needed highway, transit, and other improvements to infrastructure in Idaho.

Infrastructure investments are needed across the State--in Indian Country, in our rural areas, and in our cities--and those investments are in the national interest.

It is a critical program which has broad national support, and we just do not need to be going through this continuous cycle.

The next DNI must have the political clout, the willpower to ensure that our intelligence agencies are able to get their vital work done without being micromanaged by the Department of Justice or the National Security Council.

I have concerns about whether you will be able to do what Director Blair could not.

The intelligence community is lacking effective oversight.

Achieving this will require leadership and action on our part.

Unfortunately, we are no longer leading efforts to open global markets.

I think it's important that we speak with a very strong voice, and you can always point to the independence of Congress as you try to negotiate with our friends around the globe.

The only problem with that, Mr. Burns, and I agree with you 100 percent, the only problem with that is, we're in the same position we were a year ago.

Ahmadinejad mocks the attempts by us, he demeans them, and if the objective--which I guess it is--is to stop them from enriching, it has had, seemingly, the exact opposite effect.

My problem is that when people express this great concern and hand-wringing that Iran seems to have, they don't do anything about it.

The Israelis are not going to allow Iran to continue down this road.

I appreciate your taking the time to comment regarding your concerns with S.3294, the Central Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act (CIEDRA), as introduced by our Senators.

We appreciate the efforts of the Committee leadership and Senator Crapo in reshaping those earlier versions of CIEDRA.

I still believe a better alternative exists to protect the proposed areas, create economic development and recreational opportunities in the region.

The intent of CIEDRA is that there shall be no establishment of any federal water rights for these wilderness areas now and in the future.

I believe it is fair to say that those who are entrenched in their positions on one or both of these issues are not interested in compromise and will remain opposed to the bill unless the other side gives up.