John Hoeven

It seems to me that for these programs to work they need to be farmer friendly.

It is vitally important that we recognize what it really costs to grow a crop.

Why are you blocking development on land that has high potential for energy development?

But you are not putting them up for lease. You not only are blocking development, you have raised royalty rates.

It is incredibly important work.

I helped write the legislation. I am not guessing on this one.

You recognize and agree that it is important work, correct?

And you understand the importance of the project and getting the EIS completed?

This is an incredible project and frankly do you consider this, the Red River Valley Flood Protection Project, really a national model and are you committed to completing it and getting it done on time and as planned?

It's very important that Reclamation help us with funding that project.

The Army Corps of Engineers is conducting an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) and the Line 5 Tunnel Project.

It is incredibly important work.

I helped write the legislation. I am not guessing on this one.

You recognize and agree that it is important work, correct?

This is an incredible project and frankly do you consider this, the Red River Valley Flood Protection Project, really a national model and are you committed to completing it and getting it done on time and as planned?

And you understand the importance of the project and getting the EIS completed?

It's very important that Reclamation help us with funding that project.

Dakota Access Pipeline, with which you're very familiar, moving more than half a million barrels a day of energy, by the way, sweetest crude from North Dakota that our Nation badly needs right now.

You recognize and agree that it is important work, correct?

It is incredibly important work.

I helped write the legislation. I am not guessing on this one.

And you understand the importance of the project and getting the EIS completed?

This is an incredible project and frankly do you consider this, the Red River Valley Flood Protection Project, really a national model and are you committed to completing it and getting it done on time and as planned?

Dakota Access Pipeline, with which you're very familiar, moving more than half a million barrels a day of energy.

It's very important that Reclamation help us with funding that project.