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.
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.
We need Richard Whitman. We need his future involvement.
It provides hope to the whole community.
It's exciting in that respect.
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...
What we are seeing already are real impacts of climate change, impacts that are being felt today on the ground.
I'm pleased to report that the Klamath Basin Task Force has delivered on all 3 of those charges.
I remember back when, feels like, when I had a full head of hair and rugged good looks, we got, on a bipartisan basis, w...
Well said.
Stubbornness, food and good relationships are really critical.
