In our State, I believe I'm right, that by far the largest use of water is agriculture.

Utah and Nevada have a challenge over groundwater resources, as Senator Bingaman noted, that has not adequately addressed.

They have a very, what I would characterize as a very irresponsible set of water laws in Texas.

Forensic science is a powerful tool with great potential to help law enforcement quickly and effectively identify who has committed a crime and who is innocent.

I think this is an excellent panel.

I know at least in New Mexico, where Terry Bruner has been working hard to present development opportunities and programs to the Tribes and been working closely with them, there have been some real successes out there.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. President Shelly, let me just say again how proud I am of the work you are doing on the Navajo Nation.

we could ask the Administration to make sure Indian Country has fair representation in those dialogues around grid build-out and development.

I hope today we can identify some areas where Congress and the Administration can work with Tribal communities to remove regulatory roadblocks and bolster economic development.

Thank you for all your hard work over there at the FCC.

We also laud Vice Chairman Barrasso for introducing the 'Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act of 2011'.

The Federal Government has a trust obligation to Native Americans to provide vital services.

I urge the Committee to schedule a legislative hearing and markup of this important bill before the year is out.

we could get greater incentives for those partners to want to work with us to be able to develop those energy resources.

I think that is an important component.

Thank you, Chairman Akaka, and thank you, President Keel, for your testimony.

I am pleased to learn today about implementation of the Travel Promotion Act, a bill that I was proud to cosponsor.

What could be more clear than that?