"I think it was my colleague from Louisiana, which I want to compliment, he talked about that you can manage fisheries and have mineral extraction at the same time."
"Also do you believe that human caused emissions from the burning of fossil fuels do contribute to climate change?"
"President Trump plans to propose devastating cuts to the EPA's funding and staff levels."
"I look forward to working together to improve the work of the Army Corps, to protect the Clean Water Act."
"I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing."
"I am pleased that we are holding this hearing on the two topics that are very important to my constituents."
"So, I am asking the Director. How can the effects of climate change, like rising sea levels, impact Federal projects?"
"Would Director Kornze revise his response to Congressman Westerman?"
"Do you think it is appropriate for states to be given permitting authority for energy development on Federal lands?"
"I believe in its present form it is seriously flawed."
"Has there ever been another example of a state government having primary permitting authority over decisions on Federal lands like the PLI has proposed?"