Jim Costa actually said...

We must bring back 3,311 of the 5,077 reclamation employees that have been furloughed and are waiting to go back to work for our country.

I think it is important that the subcommittee at the time consider the benefits that have accrued over the years...

For the purposes of my opening comments I will direct them to the DeFazio bill as it relates to drought relief.

We must invest in our water infrastructure. We know that the climate is changing.