10/18/2011
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"As we all know water is a defining issue of today's American West. We're in the midst of a historic drought, the worst drought in half a century in my State."
". . . if you will simply state and affirm that you are not going to spend more than 40 percent of your resources and revenues on political activities, you could, in fact, pass through."
"I welcome the opportunity today to conduct critical oversight of the Treasury Department and its programs."
"Congress probably exercises its most effective oversight of agencies and programs through the appropriations process."