He has given incredible public service to New Mexico, dedicated and committed public service. He's a remarkable mentor and friend of mine and colleague.

I think what scientists are telling us is that, you know, this 50 year event, we may see 50 year events much more frequently.

We need to improve our interstate gas reliability in the southwest.

My understanding is that you've put in a million dollars to try to take care of these personal and individual losses. Is that correct?

The primary causes that we're hearing at this point were not because of gas shortages. They were because of lack of winterization.

I think it's very important that you have done this so quickly and that you have organized this in a way to have panels that I think are really going to get to the bottom of many of the issues that are circulating out there.

We want the system, as I was talking to these gentlemen here to be reliable in those kinds of circumstances.

First New Mexico Gas Company needs to improve their emergency planning, communication and service restoration.

I think the crisis continues because when the next perfect storm should hit and we know that it will eventually.

In hindsight looking at it and looking at what you know about these sparsely populated areas and the ability of the people to go out and find and shut off and then re-light and all of that.

You have asked Transwestern and El Paso to also match, each of them, to match you. Is that correct?

I hope that Transwestern and El Paso would be receptive to your appeals especially to match you in terms of the dollars.