Cathy McMorris Rodgers actually said...

"I am a strong proponent of hydropower. I come from Washington State. We are more than 70 percent dependent upon hydropower."

"The current regulations take on average 10 years to relicense a hydropower project in America, and you compare this to a natural gas facility that is, like, 18 months."

"Hydropower is the largest renewable in America, and its role, as we move forward, is going to be really important."

"We must avoid the mistakes of the past and ensure that the limited resources we are able to provide make it to the areas that need it the most."