I apologize for going over my initial time. I was so excited to be able to ask a question I couldn't contain myself.

But a number of you obviously suggest an absurdity in connecting the increased biofuel production here with deforestation elsewhere.

The American people rightfully expect that when it comes to our national security members of this committee and officials in the Pentagon will keep them informed of the threats we face and what we are doing to prepare for those threats.

I am concerned because, again, as I mentioned earlier, I see so many of the discussions from the people who have the information that we need to have to do the kind of oversight that we need to do who are being barred from even talking to…

This committee, everybody that you see up here that was here during the last year, supported adding $120 million.

one of the great things about this committee is it is probably one of the most bipartisan committees in Congress

the only tribe in America in this situation. This is not going to open a floodgate.

The NAIS system can only be effective with strong participation that exceeds the critical mass level estimated by USDA.

One of the tough things that we are wrestling with as a committee, and I have talked privately to many of the members both sides of the aisle, is trying to come to grips with how the Department strikes its balance and sets its priorities…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Once again, I want to thank you for your leadership and for holding this hearing. I think it is an incredibly important hearing for us to have, as so many of the ones that we have before this committee are.