Tom Udall

I think when Senator Bingaman expresses an opinion about an employee who worked for him for 8 years, it's very important to take that into consideration because Mike Connor is somebody who has incredible integrity.

I couldn't agree more with Senator Bingaman. I complement Secretary Jewell for her choice.

He is focused like a laser beam on the water issues.

I certainly have enjoyed working with the Senator.

You can resolve these disputes. You can implement settlements.

I'd like to see rural areas that have not always benefited from the latest communications networks finally leapfrog ahead as technology advances.

With that, the subcommittee hearing is hereby recessed. Thank you very much, again.

I agree with you. I think a status report would be fine.

New Mexico is 49th among States for Internet access; 34 percent of individuals lack Internet access.

This will be a state-of-the-art nationwide interoperable broadband network to help first responders save lives.

Our communications networks make us strong. They strengthen our economy, they give rise to information age opportunity, and they support public safety.

I just wanted to give you an example of why this is important, and it may be an example you can use later to make the point.

Today is September 11. It is the anniversary of one of our darkest days.

The 2012 derecho storm left 2 million people without access to 9-1-1.

We must never forget one simple fact: Congress made clear that the revenues from these auctions will support the First Respond Network Authority, or FirstNet.

Frankly, action cannot come too soon.

I would urge the Administration to work quickly with the parties to resolve any concerns raised today.

How much of the mandatory funding for these settlements has already been transferred to the Treasury?

We share your desire to see these implemented successfully.

These technical corrections outlined in S. 1447 are important to continue to carry out the provisions of the Taos, Aamodt and Navajo water settlements.

I appreciate your willingness to work on these in a timely fashion and move through them quickly.

I very much appreciate the Chairwoman and the Ranking Member for quickly bringing S. 1447... before this Committee for review.

To the international community, we are saying once again the United States will be the world's policeman.

I fully agree his horrific acts deserve an international response. But what should that response be?

What good does Prop 65, what good does it do his people.