Bill Flores: “So I think we have proven today that seismic activity is an important precursor to any energy activity offshore.”

I thank Mr. Smith for all his great work to protect life and to reflect the values that this country holds dear. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of the millions of innocent lives lost in the 47 years since the tragic Supreme Court…

For too long, Governor Inslee and others have turned a blind eye to the issues in their own backyard.

His Department of Ecology has a heavy hand on Eastern Washington, enforcing these unattainable water quality standards.

The Governor's focus on these unattainable water quality standards and efforts to tear out the Snake River dams are a distraction.