I assumed that there was, I don't know, some mistake here.

So if the United States puts in fiscal policies that allow a market to flourish, the manufacturing will naturally migrate to the United States.

As you know--and we have had a chance to talk about the aspects of this--my State, Rhode Island, is deeply committed to wind power, offshore wind power, not only for environmental reasons, but also for economic reasons.

There is an opportunity again in Rhode Island to have the fabrication right there, not just for Rhode Island, but for the entire east coast.

Senators Tom Udall of New Mexico and Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island met with the delegation

I agree with you in the sense that initially there might be some significance of overseas products, but eventually I think that we can find capable American vendors.

I think part of it is because of what we have talked about previously, this sense that it is difficult to coordinate with MMS.

I think if I was producing lots of petroleum, I would also not consider it to be a problem.

the need is so huge. Just yesterday I had the mayor of Newport, Rhode Island, and they are facing a $180 million need for water infrastructure improvements.

this issue of climate change is now being debated seriously as a national security problem by defense officials.

I know you have done a lot, but it is a little bit concerning to me that the budget calls for a $100 million reduction in both the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds.

I believe Richmond is the place where it has the longest track record.

And I want to thank you, Administrator Jackson, and the chairman for the great support you have given to the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds.

This issue of climate change is now being debated seriously as a national security problem by defense officials.

But I know you have done a lot, but it is a little bit concerning to me that the budget calls for a $100 million reduction in both the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds.

I remember Richmond as being the birthplace during the Clinton administration of the Federal firearms enhanced prosecution initiative.

I think, again, in this process of trying to rationalize what is being done, credit for recognition of the scientific basis of these proposals should be much greater.

Given the interest, obviously, of not just Senator Collins, but I think many members of the subcommittee, I think we would all like a fair opportunity to advance our recommendations.