T. Gorton: “The BIA task force on the Wapato Irrigation District should include a private sector representative and a tribal…”

I thank my friend, and emphasize that we did not act again this year just to ratify the actions of the Department of Interior. The Committee to reemphasize its original intent: That Interior study the NRC report carefully, and that any…

I would agree that maintaining dual suppliers of high performance, environmentally acceptable fire retardants is critical to the mission of the Service.

My home state, too, has experienced the disruption that a federal endangered species listing can cause. I therefore appreciate the importance and urgency of the funds sought by the Senator from Maine.

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.