As Senator Landrieu has mentioned, we can utilize these for fisheries enforcement, as you're out over incredible open areas.

We are an Arctic Nation. And as an Arctic Nation, to know that we do not have an icebreaker that is a polar-class icebreaker, a heavy icebreaker, given all that is happening, is really quite remarkable.

we have had a great deal of conversation these past several days regarding cyber security. There is no question that we all agree it is a critical issue. I am sure every Member of this body shares the concern that our Nation is vulnerable…

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I am delighted to have a fine group of young Alaskans with me--not only here on the floor, but in my office for four weeks, and I thank them for their help in Washington and really for all of Alaska. They have been back here for a month…

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Are those 6 criteria the same criteria then that OMB uses?

we have made progress but there is so much more that needs to happen.

We have a lot of water up North. But when it comes to providing for what I think most would consider to be pretty basic needs in my home State, we are seriously, seriously lacking in far too many areas.

Are those then reviewed by OMB?

How do you make sure that these priorities that have been set with this legislation are addressed, while at the same time addressing the pent-up needs within the Bureau of Reclamation?

Mr. Connor, we know that there is many--well, I should not say many--but there are multiple Federal agencies that have funding availability for rural areas to construct and improve water and wastewater facilities.

the spending that this bill would mandate has to come from somewhere.

all I want before I die is a flush toilet.

Let me ask you about prioritization because, as we recognize with the budget issues that we are facing, it is all a matter of priorities now.

I have had an opportunity to listen to a few moments of the comments from my colleague from Rhode Island. I clearly share his passion and concern for the oceans. We have been working together as the cochairmen of the Oceans Caucus in the…

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I think getting more clearances, having a more unified system for sharing of information would be very beneficial.

I don't believe that the cyber threat facing the electric grid has gotten any less serious since last year.

I think it has been a difficult, time-consuming process, but I would like to commend NERC for the professional and balanced way that it has consistently met its responsibilities.

I think we are on the right track for that.

I think the flexibility that you have suggested, necessarily, moves into that resiliency that can be developed...

It is time for us to take steps to protect ourselves from a very real and emerging threat.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.