"Estuaries are unique and highly productive waters that are important to the ecological and economic bases of our nation."
"It has often been said that forests are the lungs of the Earth, but a lot of people do not realize they are also kind of the kidneys of the Earth."
"We know the right thing to do, and we put obstacles in our way to keep us from doing the right thing."
"I think it is great to have all of the different views at the table."
"One issue that is very important to me--and I think it is important to all members of this Committee, regardless of party--is the devastating wildfires that we have seen."
"We talk a lot about things that I am not sure are doing a lot of good for the country, and we fail to look at the good things that have been done."
"I commend the Administration for at least putting a budget suggestion together."
"As we know--and we have talked about some constitutional issues in here--article 1 says that budgeting is the responsibility of the Congress."
"Because, as we know--and we have talked about some constitutional issues in here--article 1 says that budgeting is the responsibility of the Congress, and the Congress has no budget."
"Yet more often than not, our ports and inland waterways are not maintained to their fully authorized widths and depths."
"The Nation's waterways give producers and manufacturers reach to acquire raw materials and distribute finished goods in a competitive marketplace."