Frank Pallone actually said...

"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 glad that we are finally holding a hydropower hearing with the Federal resource agencies."

"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 since they are equal and critical stakeholders in this process who should not be ignored."