Jim Costa actually said...

"I appreciate the importance of this hearing today and to have the Secretary of the Interior here."

"I think it is counterproductive to encourage companies that are investing in Iran when we have an economic boycott on Iran."

"It is a constant concern of the devastation of the impacts, economic impacts to the people in my communities of this drought."

"I want to commend you for putting this hearing together. It is an important issue."