"I am particularly concerned about EPA's proposed guidance to clarify regulatory jurisdiction over U.S. waters and wetlands."
"I strongly believe that environmental policy and resource management should account for site- and situation-specific factors."
"We believe that local natural resources management is more successful than EPA's top-down command and control Federal approach."
"Regulations must be made on sound, publicly available science, subject to a thorough cost-benefit analysis, and promulgated through a transparent public notice and comment process."
"Unfortunately, it seems EPA has preferred to pursue a top-down, command-and-control, Federal approach to addressing environmental and conservation issues."
"In Nebraska, we are very serious about our environmental stewardship and our conservation management."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman."
"Well, it has hit."
"As we prioritize our scarce defense resources, it is critical that we continue to invest in advanced research and potentially game-changing technologies."
"We must sustain our investment in the next generation of technologies to maintain our technological superiority and stay ahead of these developing threats."
"I appreciate the innovative structures our military employs to conduct cutting-edge research."