12/04/2017
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"This bureau has a great history of accomplishment. It goes all the way back to the land classification work of John Wesley Powell in 1878, and then the Congress established it in 1879."
"It is critical and even more critical as our Nation grows in population and in challenges and as we confront the effects of climate change."
"So we are going to submit these for the record, and we appreciate timely answers but most importantly, we appreciate the quality of the answers that you have been giving us in oral testimony."
"Thank you very much, Dr. McNutt. That was a comprehensive and yet concise statement. I fully appreciate it, and we appreciate your leadership."