Bobby Rush actually said...

"While none of the bills previously passed out of this subcommittee have done anything to address this issue, the minority side has offered an approach that would address this critical concern."

"However, the process for how we license these projects is too important for us to get it wrong by making changes that could lead to negative unintended consequences."

"I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding today's hearing on improving the hydropower licensing process."

"Mr. Chairman, any potential changes to this process must include a balanced approach that protects the rights of Federal resource agencies, States, and Native Tribes to impose conditions in accordance..."