T. Gorton: “Is that not exactly one of the forms of risky gimmicks that the Senator spoke of should we adopt this amendment?”

As I have said before, I greatly admire the Senator from Maine's tenacity and her unfailing devotion to the best interests of her State.

I agree with that view. It should be the U.S. Forest Service's priority to use the most effective, environmentally protective aerially applied fire retardants.

In response to my colleague, the senior Senator from Nevada, let me say that your understanding of the issues affecting Lake Tahoe is correct. Your concerns seem reasonable, as does your interpretation of the language in question.

This bill includes appropriations from the Historic Preservation Fund that could be used for eligible projects such as that for the Great Falls in Paterson.