"I think in one report it is 1,700, is it miles? I know it is a unit."
"I do not believe we know the answers to those questions, and I think we need to do a better job."
"We do know the value of forest. We do know the values of vegetation."
"This will be a continuing effort of our Subcommittee and I think you have given us a good start to our work."
"Well, let me thank you for your testimony. We appreciate it very much."
"We need to start making a plan right away so that we do not leave our children in area of devastation: no water, no energy and no plan."
"Well, thank you, Dr. Palmer, and thank all of you for your testimony."
"Well, thank you for that answer."
"It seems to me that some of the environmental risks and public health risks are counter to the economic opportunities of this region."
"I think you have a much better chance of economic growth without that type of activity."
"I want to make sure our water supply is clean and I want to make sure that we deal with the environmental risks here."
"We think that needs to be taken into consideration when the economic argument is made."