Jon Tester

This is a critically important project for the northern tier of Montana, not only towns, but irrigators.

I think represents the fact that there's a recognition of the need that exists there.

I appreciate the recognition from the administration more than you will know that this facility is in bad need of repair--a critical first step.

I still have concerns with this proposal.

Are you just going to let it run out?

I think it is absolutely critical.

I think that there is a will on both sides to do this.

The Army Corps requested $70 million for the Missouri River recovery plan.

I have received a fair number of calls saying, particularly from Native American tribes... it's really not inhibiting their ability to come.

I want to thank you for calling this hearing and I want to thank the three witnesses today for the great job that you have done in the short time you have been in your positions.

It has been over 10 years since Indian Country first asked Congress to reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.

It is clear that the Federal Government is not fulfilling its trust responsibility to provide health care for Native Americans in this Country.

Having an IHS Director committed to addressing the deficiencies at the agency is an important step toward improving Indian health.

Health care continues to be a top priority for this Committee.

the Indian health system is broken.

So, with that, I ask you to take a hard look at it, use the best common sense you have before we move forward.

I just think that we need to look at it from not the best-case scenario but from a worst-case scenario if this were to get out in the center of the United States.

I understand the loss of FMD status, if it was a release, regardless of where it happened in the United States.

There's an overwhelming attitude in this country that bigger is better.

If the dealership is making money, I don't see any criteria for shutting them down.

You shut down some of these smaller dealerships in some of these small towns that are making money, it's going to have an incredible impact on the economy.

I guess the question is out of $700 billion, $250 million, even though it's a ton of money, is like spitting in the ocean.

Do you anticipate that that trigger will be asked for?

So many questions, so little time.

Is there enough transparency now that they are using the TARP funds for you to know that?