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there really are people who want to go. And I think if that option 

 is made clear, they are much likelier to stay. 



Second, I would like to acknowledge that Randy Hardy did some- 

 thing on October 15 which is unusual in public affairs. He sent you 

 a letter withdrawing some earlier testimony to this task force on 

 BPA's environmental responsibility and substituting a much clear- 

 er and stronger statement. I think that demonstrated a personal 

 and constitutional integrity that reflected well on the adminis- 

 trator, and I know many here were hoping it would happen. 



Finally, a sentence, Mr. Chairman, led to you and the staffer: 

 This task force already has provided the most thorough and con- 

 structive oversight I have seen in a career of working in the North- 

 west, and of course there is much more still to come. 



Thank you. 



[Prepared statement of Mr. Cavanagh and attachment follow:] 



