Jon Tester

I think a one-size-fits-all in this particular instance--because we both know the northern border and the southern border are two different borders--is it doesn't fit well.

It would grant you, the Department of Homeland Security, unprecedented power to do as it sees fit on public lands within 100 miles of the northern border.

It is all about making sure the Government spends its money wisely and effectively.

I think it is critically important.

In recent months, Congress has considered several different pieces of legislation, proposals that would waive public land laws in this country in the name of border security.

Access to go fishing, access to go hunting. Because of that input, I adopted--drafted a bill that sets aside 1.

Just over 2 years ago, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a final rule setting up the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS2).

We've got to understand, with a State-led approach, what does guidance mean?

We believe that the State-led approach not only provides those things, but also empowers the industry to produce more energy for this country.

We cannot produce oil and gas without hydraulic fracturing.

North Dakota is now in the process of moving into becoming the second-largest oil producing State in the country behind Texas.

I asked CPA to consider an exemption for on-farm/regional biodiesel use.

Unfortunately, certifying each batch of biodiesel for small producers is cost prohibitive.

In Montana, we pride ourselves on self-sufficiency.

I don't think farmers have, nor should they, check the Federal Register or regularly check the EPA's Web site.

Do you believe that the Web site, FracFocus, provides sufficient information to the public?

If there isn't public trust that this technology can be used safely, that will inhibit its future development.

It's critically important we don't sacrifice one resource for another.

Clean air and clean water is important for economic development. It's also the basis of life.

I appreciate that. They have been top flight, I agree. Thank you.

We're going exactly in the wrong direction for what you guys are trying to get accomplished.

Is there an analysis to know if the delivery of the product onto the fire is more cost beneficial with these bigger, more expensive planes?

The question becomes that sets us up for a pretty potentially big fire year.

Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman.

It amazes me that some over in the House want to take away these opportunities.