Earl Pomeroy: “Without a dependable source of quality water the State's potential for economic development will be crippled.”

I believe that when it is a securitized issue spread around with no remote concept of insurable interest, you raise profound questions about whether or not this tax incentive ought to apply anymore.

The thing that really gets me about all the work we've done is we have another lake rise of 2-3 feet bringing a new host of problems that only get more difficult.

I just want to begin, Mr. Chairman, by thanking you for this hearing and commend this panel in particular.

We want this base used, and used actively. It has a long history of playing an important role in our Nation's defense structure.