...that expertise even though it does not include infallibility, and learn as much as we can from it. [The prepared statement of Senator Gorton follows:]...PREPARED STATEMENT OF HON. SLADE GORTON, US SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF WASHINGTON Thank you, Chairman McCain. I applaud your decision to hold this hearing. The...

...going to ask my two colleagues here for any comments they have, and tnen we will hear from Ms. Garvey. [The prepared statement of Senator Gorton follows:] PREPARED STATEMENT OF HON. SLADE GORTON, VS. SENATOR FROM WASHINGTON Good afternoon. Our focus today is on modernization of the air traffic...

...prepared statements of Senators Gorton, Specter, Dodd, Lautenberg, and Representative Slaughter follow:] PREPARED STATEMENT OF HON. SLADE GORTON, US SENATOR FROM WASHINGTON Mr. Chairman, I want to thank you for holding this hearing this afternoon on my legislation, S. 2297, which enables...

...the record. Now, let me turn to my colleague from Montana, Conrad Burns, for any opening statement. [The prepared statement of Senator Gorton follows:]...SLADE GORTON, US SENATOR FROM WASHINGTON Mr. Chairman, thank for you scheduling a hearing on the very important issue of improving the re-licensing process...

...putting an opening statement in the record so that we can hear from our colleagues and our witnesses. [The prepared statement of Senator Gorton follows:]...STATEMENT OF HON. SLADE GORTON, US SENATOR FROM WASHINGTON I would like to thank the chairman, Senator Gordon Smith, for holding a hearing today on Senate bill...

...the record. Now, let me turn to my colleague from Montana, Conrad Burns, for any opening statement. [The prepared statement of Senator Gorton follows:]...STATEMENT OF HON. SLADE GORTON, US SENATOR FROM WASHINGTON daunting and costly re-licensing process. These public utility districts have provided a critical source...

...availability of that gas. Senator Bingaman, would you care to make a statement before we call on the panels? [The prepared statement of Senator Gorton follows:]...STATEMENT OF HON. SLADE GORTON, US SENATOR FROM WASHINGTON Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this oversight hearing on the increasing demand in the United...

...electrical power that is renewable, pollution-free, and totally within our own control. Thank you. [The prepared statement of Senator Gorton follows:]...STATEMENT OF HON. SLADE GORTON, US SENATOR FROM WASHINGTON on the high gas prices in many areas of the country. One major reason the prices are so high is because...

...members have statements as well, and obviously all opening statements will be included in the record. [The prepared statement of Senator Gorton follows:]...STATEMENT OF HON. SLADE GORTON, US SENATOR FROM WASHINGTON You have heard me raise the question, and I have seen it quoted in your testimony. Is the cure worse...

...strategy with technology as its focus, and these bills provide a good start towards such a strategy. PREPARED STATEMENT OF HON. SLADE GORTON, US SENATOR FROM WASHINGTON Mr. Chairman, I appreciate your leadership in scheduling a hearing on the impact of global climate science on our nation's...