"Applying the Federal permitting process to every pond, gully, dry creek bed, irrigation ditch, puddle or other similar collection of water would be a huge increase in our regulatory burden."
"Thank you for convening this hearing today on two key issues facing my constituents."
"It is longer to get the permit approved for the Keystone Pipeline than it is to build the Empire State Building."
"I have joined with my colleagues and other members of this committee to ask the administration to withdraw both the proposed 'Waters of the United States' rule and the new Forest Service groundwater r..."
"I am proud to be here today in support of Representative Jason Smith's proposed bill to support the transfer of the Ozark National Scenic Riverway to the State of Missouri."
"In Missouri we understand the balance of protecting our land and allowing the people to enjoy it."
"If the National Park Service is to continue managing the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, they should remember and re-read the language enacted in 1964."
"Bringing the Current and Jack's Fork Rivers back under Missouri's management would be, by far and away, the best option."
"I have questions. First off, Mr. Ross, did you attend the different--I mean Ms. Roberts."
"Missouri citizens most impacted in their daily lives are in the best position to formulate policy and regulations."
"The people of Missouri are far more supportive of what is commonly referred to as the 'No Action Alternative'."