Lamar Alexander actually said...

Can you assure me the hatcheries won't close until we have an opportunity to try to secure joint funding for them?

I want to join in the welcome of Secretary Salazar, who is well known and well loved here in our--in the Senate.

I would hope, Mr. Secretary, you would look for ways to recognize the Smokies doing so much for itself.

I want to remind the Secretary and this subcommittee of the disparity in funding of our great national parks.