Jon Tester

My concern is it would eliminate their ability to do their work because I would imagine the equipment would go, if you are going to talk about cost savings.

Let me ask you this, in the private sector--and I will be quick.

The fact is that good water resources take planning and dollars, because you have to have the infrastructure to support it.

So you think you will win that suit?

I think they are suing because they don't think the project will work.

I mean, we are talking about projects that connect up with Indian water settlements, where the water is fairly critical if we are going to have economic development to move those folks out of poverty.

I just don't see there ever being an end to it.

I think it would be wise to look down that line. I think it is a great way to expand.

There are some, and I am one, who advocate taking money from the reclamation fund to pay for some of these water settlements and water projects, too.

Good water resources take planning and dollars, because you have to have the infrastructure to support it.

I want to thank the panelists for being here.

I would just ask that this Committee and the regulators match the risks with the regulation.

In a rural State like Montana, community banks and credit unions are the lifeblood for capital for businesses and personal families.

If your illegal immigration goes from 2 million to 11 million, apparently you are not doing the right thing.

The notion that we could deport or in some ways penalize the existing population of the country when we need their labor, among other things, does not make any sense.

I do not think we can expect these folks to do their job if we do not do ours.

Without sensible immigration policy it is going to be an uphill battle.

Thank you all for what you do.

I think the Northern and the Southern border are absolutely connected.

I very much appreciate the work you guys are doing to find solutions to problems, and sometimes we tie your hands here in Congress.

Our work doesn't get done without you.

I want to thank the Chairman for holding this hearing today.

We must ensure that our policies reflect the needs of Indian Country.

We're looking at the permitting process. That's the scope of this legislation.

It is unfortunate we don't have time to question you, but we will be doing that through writing.