Pete Domenici: “I am aware of the extreme low water level problem and understand the difficulties that the Great Lakes region is facing…”

It is clear from this example that good things can happen when we open up more areas for drilling in a responsible manner.

It would relate in some way to the process that you and I have learned and call reconciliation.

I think you raise a good point. We have to be careful about the issue you raised. It is a serious one.

I want to remind the committee again, and I will say it to you, Senator Snowe, remember, our package was put together by Democrats and Republicans, so we do not come here starting with one side or the other.