I think that pressure needs to be put on, from what you said, the Administration to put members forward for these positions and for Congress...
I think whenever there is an overpayment or an underpayment, we hear about it, and it is really tough to justify.
If there is something you can put in that water compact to force the negotiations on both sides, I think it would be absolutely helpful.
Actually 20 years.
I would rather have you guys do it than us but I guess push come to shove we could do it through appropriations or whatever.
We all want to control our own destiny.
Water is incredibly valuable, maybe our most valuable resource.
It is better to negotiate than to litigate.
The passage of the Blackfeet compact while he is here would be an incredible asset.
The Blackfeet Water Rights Settlement is a step forward for tribal sovereignty.
I want to have the people who are the decision-makers in the room.
What incentive does the BOR have to minimize cost, do it on a timely basis, all those kind of things?
I look forward to cooperating immediately with the Obama Administration, the tribe, the State and other stakeholders to strengthen the bill ...
Now is the time to resolve it and get the legislation passed.
This settlement is crucial for the Blackfeet Tribe and their future.
The Blackfeet Water Compact has already been ratified by the State of Montana. As this Committee well knows, the obligation is now on Congre...
Fifteen percent of Montana's agricultural economy depends on the water implicated by this settlement.
this is a jobs bill, this is a jobs and livelihood bill.
