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We cannot leave average Americans out in the literal cold because certain actors wish to damage industries.

Affordable, reliable and environmentally responsible energy is the only responsible environmental policy.

The salmon restoration priorities of the Tribes of ATNI are prioritized and funded

Hydropower is a good energy source. In this case, it doesn't work.

The tribes are the voice that must be heard and listened to.

The urgent requirement to meet our treaty obligations are not in question. We must uphold the constitutional and ethical obligations to all sovereign nations of the Pacific Northwest.

It is unacceptable for any administration to continue prioritizing the competitive position of BPA at the expense of tribal interests in salmon.

This is a moment for action, not for more process

Let's roll up our sleeves and figure out what this conflict is about.

It has been made clear by Congressman Simpson, Senator Murray, and Governor Inslee that the energy and capacity of the dams must be replaced prior to dam removal.

We would probably be better off diversifying about half of Bonneville's power to other sources.

The benefits of the dams could be replaced.

The true wealth of our region begins with the health of our rivers, fish, and the ecosystem they support, which is our culture, history and future.

We believed a win for each party and stakeholders was preferable to the existing status quo of lawsuits, appeals, and uncertainty.

If we allow salmon to go extinct, we are breaking the covenant with the Pacific Northwest sovereigns.

But this is a fabulous source, a fabulous source of energy.

The Russians are notorious that when they do get caught red-handed, whatever they are doing, they just lie about it.

I think we are at a point on the planet where countries are deciding which club they are going to belong to.