...expedite this. We have been joined by Senator Johnson. We are kind of dispensing with opening statements. [The prepared statement of Senator Johnson follows:]...TIM JOHNSON, US SENATOR FROM SOUTH DAKOTA Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate the opportunity to be here today to listen to the testimony regarding the...

...focuses my attention on ensuring that a solid public power system remains in place. And I thank you, Mr. Chairman. [The prepared statement of Senator Johnson...TIM JOHNSON, US SENATOR FROM SOUTH DAKOTA Thank you, Mr. Chairman. While I will not be able to stay to participate in the entire workshop this morning,...

...the President. I am confident of your confirmation, and I look forward to working with you, Mr. Pena. [The prepared statement of Senator Johnson follows:]...TIM JOHNSON, US SENATOR FROM SOUTH DAKOTA Thank you. Mr. Chairman. I appreciate the opportunity to take part in today's hearing which is my first as a member...

...chair because, Lord knows, he is going to be spending a lot of time in it for the next couple of years. PREPARED STATEMENT OF HON. TIM JOHNSON, US SENATOR FROM SOUTH DAKOTA Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I am extremely proud of the management of the Black Hills National Forest....

...the confirmation, of Ambassador Richardson for the Secretary of the Department of Energy. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. [The prepared statement of Senator Johnson...TIM JOHNSON, US SENATOR FROM SOUTH DAKOTA Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate the opportunity to be here today to enthusiastically endorse the nomination...

...on imported fuel sources. So with that I will ask unanimous consent to submit my entire statement. [The prepared statement of Senator Johnson follows:]...TIM JOHNSON, US SENATOR FROM SOUTH DAKOTA Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate you holding this hearing today on the important issue of the Department...

...us and see first-hand both the assets and the challenges that we have in South Dakota. I yield back. [The prepared statement of Senator Johnson follows:]...TIM JOHNSON, US SENATOR FROM SOUTH DAKOTA Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to thank Mr. Barry for appearing before this committee and appreciate his...

...Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to move forward on enactment as quickly as possible. [The prepared statement of Senator Johnson follows:]...OF HON. TIM JOHNSON, US SENATOR FROM SOUTH DAKOTA Mr. Chairman and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for holding this hearing today on S. 2117,...

...that will serve the needs of the people of the United States and certainly this three-State region. [The prepared statement of Senator Johnson follows:]...OF HON. TIM JOHNSON, US SENATOR FROM SOUTH DAKOTA Mr. Chairman and members of the subcommittee, thank you for holding this hearing today on S. 777, bipartisan...

...this important subject. Senator Johnson. I will submit my opening statement so we can expedite this. [The prepared statement of Senator Johnson follows:]...Tim Johnson, US Senator From South Dakota Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate the opportunity to be here today to listen to the testimony regarding the...