David Rouzer: “The Secretary has often said that agriculture on its own might not be able to pass an agreement, but it certainly can…”

The permit review process can take over a year.

They don't know if they are breaking the law. They don't know if they are going to be able to feed their families.

When we do that, we each represent 850,000 people, that is what the executive branch is supposed to do, not run their own agenda.

Thank you, Chairman Rouzer and Ranking Member Napolitano, for convening this important hearing.