Well, I think that is a real concern for this committee that we need to be aware of.
And it seems like every lock and dam on the Columbia and Snake system could use an increase of O & M funding right now.
Well, I will keep pushing the committee.
So it is a concern?
As I look at your Corps budget, it seems to contain a commitment to that effort, the Columbia estuaries, a new start in fiscal year 2003 and...
I guess I am kind of surprised that we are facing an operation and maintenance issue of this scale.
Clearly, there are a lot of critical projects in my State, from transportation obstruction, water, energy, environmental projects that I hav...
Let me just thank Senator Reid and the Chairman for their assistance with our energy and water projects in the past though.
This is not just an issue for women in their 40's or 50's, but for women who are in their 20's and 30's.
I hope we do not lose our focus on that issue.
Thank you very much, Madam Chairman, first for having this hearing, which I think is so important today.