This oversight hearing provides us an opportunity to examine what the US Bureau of Reclamation is currently undertaking to ensure we have access to a reliable, safe and secure water supply, while maintaining and preserving the natural…

I was a little bit surprised that the average saving... was as low as it was on a residence.

I think that some of the suggestions you had were very constructive.

It is really unfortunate more of our colleagues couldn't be here.

I appreciate you giving me this opportunity. Thank you, Senator Wyden, for what you are doing.

I think there have been some legitimate comments here to help further hone the bill.

The problem you just described, is that--I hate to use the word 'fault,' but is that the consequences of what we're doing or not doing or the consequences of what the individual countries are doing or not doing?

I think the chairman would agree with me that there is a, putting it kindly, modest lack of knowledge of the forest industry and how forests and landscapes work and grow.

I took it on, and I did it in a collaborative fashion.

I agree with you. I don't think that is the problem. It is actually doing it that is the problem.

I am honored you would say that, and thank you for holding this hearing.

I am not aware of any opposition to this bill.