Barbara Boxer actually said...

"This severe drought has forced our Governor to declare a drought state of emergency."

"We have some contentious hearings, I do not think this one will be such."

"Thank you. That is music to my ears, and I hope we can avoid on either side any kind of poison pill amendments that do not belong there."

"I just think a little spark from this committee could drive change and alleviate one of the biggest problems that we face as a Nation."