Frank Pallone actually said...

"Hydropower has provided reliable, baseload electricity for a century."

"I hope we will follow this up with a hearing with States and Tribal governments on this issue."

"At the same time, we cannot ignore the fact that hydropower has major impacts on water quality, water supply management, fish and wildlife populations."

"I am disappointed that on a bill of such magnitude my staff and our witnesses, including the Administration, did not receive the draft legislation until late last week."