John Hoeven actually said...

"Then you do have some discretion in terms of priority of a project based on how imminent it is or how significant it is."

"I figured I would have plenty of opportunity to express any opinions and certainly ask questions."

"If it is in statute, does it have a higher priority than----"

"That is required. That is first. You have to do that and then you take the committee/subcommittees as you are able to."