"I am concerned about the Administration's position to not support Title XVI legislation and H.R. 1065."
"We look upon Title XVI and Indian water settlement programs as being critical to addressing the current and future water crisis of the West."
"This legislation settles the claims of the Tribe and provides the White Mountain Apache Tribe with a quantified water right."
"It isn't just about the cost, it is about certainty of water delivery."
"It is with great urgency and concern that Chairman Grijalva and I hold this hearing..."
"The mountain pine beetle, an insect no greater than a grain of rice, has killed millions of acres of pines across the West..."
"The entire West needs to be on notice: this epidemic is one of many events that we can expect in the coming decades..."
"The death of those trees threatens the very existence of Western communities and their residents."
"I take great exception to that, because I like to read it and be able to formulate the question, based on your testimony."
"I think they have a vested interest in ensuring that the bats continue to thrive for their own benefit."
"We need to think big and be able to ensure that whatever we do, that we put enough money and support for every single agency to work cooperatively to get this done."
"I suggest that that be part of your budget request, to be able to have something to address that particular segment of what is going to be needed."