"Why shouldn't we be focusing on habitat? Why shouldn't we be focusing on nonpoint discharges that put pollutants in the water?"
"continuing to do what we have always done and expect different results, that is a definition of insanity"
"I also want to commend Mr. Zinke, Mr. Valadao and Mr. Costa for their leadership on these bills."
"I want to applaud these parties here today who have worked together to achieve a better future for their communities."
"So, to our friends with the Taxpayers, if we do nothing, this is an $80 million obligation that the Department of the Interior has."
"Even though, in face of the issue that if they don't comply they don't get water? You don't think that is enough of a motivational factor?"
"This bipartisan piece of legislation that is reflected in both my legislation and Congressman Valadao's reflects years of work."
"But if we are to do nothing, that does not provide any assurance to the folks in Contra Costa or to the Delta who are discharging."
"That would impact a whole host of issues, as you noted in your testimony, from protection of endangered species law, to a host of other issues that you are dealing with in the region."
"I think it is important for people to note here, Mr. Brown, that 80 percent of the salts and 90 percent of the selenium have been reduced in the Northern Districts."
"I believe the facts speak for themselves. I believe you would not have this bipartisan agreement before us that the Obama administration has negotiated if that were not the case."