Issues concerning the expansion EPA's jurisdiction over additional waters in the United States are absolutely critical to Nebraskans.

I think it's also important that we base public policy that will affect the citizens of our State and the citizens of this country on fact and based on science.

We have a proposed rule that's going to infringe on the state's authority to protect and manage our water resources.

I have serious concerns about the process that EPA and the Corps used to draft this rule, and its disregard for states, small businesses, and local authorities.

I'm very concerned about the regulatory authority that we may see coming because of this proposed rule.

Instead, we need to explore policy options that promote growth and enable our job creators, communities, and especially our families to prosper.

I have and will continue to support every legislative opportunity to force EPA and the Corps to withdraw this dangerous proposal.

This rule effectively resurrects that concept where if a migratory bird, such as the Sandhill crane, stops at a pond or pothole along the way for a visit, that pond or pothole becomes jurisdictional.

This proposal is a massive expansion of Federal jurisdiction beyond congressional intent.

In Nebraska, we rely on our public power. It is a strength for our State.

To have a requirement, a mandate to have those implemented, I think in an unreasonably short period of time, will affect families.

It will hit every family in Wisconsin and across this Country.

Eliminating part of the rule--a rule that simply requires truck drivers to stop for some rest once in a while--is a direct threat to public safety and could endanger motorists on America's highways.

I think what would be helpful--and you alluded to this earlier--is if we can quantify what you need in terms--across multiple platforms.

If there is some viable mechanism whereby you can creatively dispose of excess inventory and capacity working with communities, do not call it BRAC.

Well, perhaps, Mr. Secretary, this is the heart of the problem that we have all been talking around with our lofty ideals and strategic partnerships.

I know that we can work together and reach a compromise that is going to make our roads safer.

I hope you can be more public about that and also be very firm publicly in that the United States will react to treaty violations.