Jim Webb: “China's dam cascade in Yunnan will have different impacts, as opposed to those of the Lower Mekong dams.”

I got the same answer from Admiral Locklear, commander in chief of PACOM, during an open line telephone conversation on July 28.

I respectfully ask the Committee to work with me to bring this legislation to the Senate floor.

I am committed to trying to make this policy work, at the same time to reduce the frictions that are causing it problems.

So to my staff, a heartfelt thanks, and to each of those who have served with us, I say again, thank you for your contributions to our staff and, most importantly, to our country. And I say also again that I will continue to expect great…