Frank Pallone actually said...

"This should not happen. While hydroelectric power licensees depend on rivers for free fuel, those rivers belong to all Americans, not just those who sell or buy the power generated from it."

"No interest, whether it be power, drinking water, irrigation, commercial fishery, recreation, or other use should automatically take precedence in the licensing process."

"it is critical that Tribes have a voice in the licensing and relicensing process."

"Well thank you. It certainly sounds, Mr. Chairman, like there are ways we can increase collaboration."