Ken Salazar

We have asked the Congress for assistance with additional resources.

Water is such an important issue, especially all over the country, without a doubt, all over the world.

I think one thing, as we deal with these very difficult times on the deficit, Senator Blunt--and I know it is a concern of yours...

The assessments of what the damage is are still continuing.

The answer, Senator Tester, is yes.

My hope is that out of this tragedy we will basically be able to stand up a gulf coast restoration program.

I think it is important for us to remind ourselves, even in the midst of this horrific oil spill, we were able, with a very small agency, to still continue to oversee the steady, very significant production from the Gulf of Mexico.

We will, number one, have a program and strategy for the replenishment because it is essential, from our point of view, for the United States.

I know your great interest in this, as well as the members of the subcommittee.

We need to move forward thoughtfully and make sure that we have adequate resources for oil spill response.

The budget demonstrates that we can responsibly cut the deficit, while investing to win the future.

I will say one other thing. Director Bromwich, as he has worked very, very hard to stand up this robust agency...

These decisions will be made in the context of what is in the best national interest, but no decision has been made at this point in time.

I disagree with the court order. Not only this court order, but other court orders issued in this particular situation.

I would ask you to consider the conservation funding in that context.

The policy of the United States has not changed. We continue to believe in the development of oil and gas in our Nation's oceans.

The revenues we seek here for the BOEMRE are absolutely essential if this Congress wants us to move forward with robust energy and gas production in America's oceans.

The Water Smart program... will make sure we are doing more with the water we have.

I appreciate your energy and your enthusiasm for Cuyahoga National Park.

I am a strong supporter of the Blossom's expansion project there at Cuyahoga.

It's important that we work with the ranchers and farmers and municipalities and the states to get ahead of the impact that climate change is going to have on the water issues of the Southwestern part of the United States.

This is a huge issue for the country that obviously goes beyond Louisiana and the Gulf.

It seems it would be timely for us to do an update on the USGS study.

Harnessing the power of the wind in North Dakota and being able to move that power down into consuming cities like Chicago is something that I know is of high priority to the President.

Renewable energy is a key part of keeping America competitive, creating jobs, and winning the future for our children.