But for the process, and we slowed it down a little bit, we got the right outcome, we did get the right outcome here?
I want to start off by giving an example of how I think we got it right because of NEPA.
I would just challenge one statement. You are familiar, I am familiar with this project.
Now you are stretching the ability here. We would like to be involved more.
It was the wrong site and the community had an opportunity under NEPA to make that case.
It is a pleasure to be back before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where I have very fond memories.
It is not up to the farmers, it is not up to developers, it is not up to local government.
The Chesapeake Bay was in serious, serious trouble.
We are going to see some significant improvement, for example, in stormwater controls.
This hearing is going to concentrate on how far we have come and how far we still need to go.
Today is an opportunity to celebrate those successes and to highlight the strong efforts of all stakeholders.