How does this legislation help the wildlife refuges in the Basin that are so often literally starved for water?
I've been glad to join you as a co-sponsor in many of those proposals.
Today's hearing, in my view, is a victory for the Oregon way.
What we are seeing already are real impacts of climate change, impacts that are being felt today on the ground.
I've said it to you before privately, but I want to say publicly how much I've admired your courage, your persistence an...
This is a very, very, important day.
I think not only is this going to create jobs for the tribes. I think it's also going to be good for the whole Upper Bas...
We want something bigger. We want something better. We want to come together.
You matter. Senator Merkley matters. All the people who are sitting here matter.
I mean, we have watched you all, not just from the period of, kind of, June on when we set that end of the year date, bu...
We need Richard Whitman. We need his future involvement.
It would be legislative malpractice to not follow this up every step of the way to get this passed and then to ensure it...
Even in the face of water shortages, these communities produce economic value each year comparable to the entire 15-year...
We urge Congress to enact this vital legislation this year.
I hope people, as you wrap up today, reflect on what Mr. Whitman said economically would happen without this agreement.
I've always felt that basketball was the answer.
You did it by cutting the cost.
Thank you very much. All of you have been very helpful.
