I just want to make sure we're having enough clearance here.

It is important to move from a climate of punishment towards a climate that reduces the stigma of seeking treatment.

You are certainly familiar with David Luthold and Drs. Casey and Tilliman.

Thank you to all of you for your service.

It is a rough time.

Some things aren't going to change. The north is going to want more water, and the south is going to fight about it.

We need that navigation. It is very important to the economic health of our State.

I understand why Senator Dorgan wants the Garrison diversion project, but what he is advocating now is a new study.

We completed a study that cost $35 million about the river. It cost $35 million, and it took 15 years to complete.

I think that one of the ways that we will fix this long-term is for there to be an atmosphere of accountability.

We have contracted out so much of the services that are needed that we can't even inventory those services for years.