It's vital that we move these commodities. It's vital we move them safely.

one of the great privileges I have serving in the U.S. Senate is standing up every day on behalf of Montana agriculture. In fact, across the great State of Montana, signs of our State's strong agricultural heritage are at virtually every…

it is the end of June and mosquitos are everywhere. That means the danger of the Zika virus is increasing. All but five States have at least one reported case of the Zika virus. Just today, a baby was born in the United States with…

I thank the Presiding Officer. GMO Labeling Bill Madam President, I come to the floor today to speak out against the GMO labeling bill we will be considering a little bit later this week or next week and to raise concerns for the millions…

before we start, do I need unanimous consent to speak for 15 or 20 minutes? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is free to speak.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess until 4:40 p.m., with the time during the recess being charged to the Republican side. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Thereupon, the Senate, at…

Most importantly, these settlements are a key component of the Federal Government's tribal trust responsibility to create tangible benefits for Indian Country.

the process of negotiating this compact has really built some strong fences.

I wish to add my name to the growing list of Montana legislators that are against the Salish Kootenay water compact.

For these reasons, I have made passage and enactment of Senate Bill 1125, the Blackfeet Water Rights Settlement Act, one of my highest priorities this Congress.

I fully understand the value of Indian water rights settlements. They are, no doubt, a productive way to resolve conflict amongst Indian and non-Indian water users.

NGAUS also strongly supports Senator Tester's bill, S. 832 to amend Title 10, United States Code, to authorize the provision of behavioral-health readiness services.

I guess the real question is does the Administration support the goal of coming to a final resolution and getting to a final settlement of the CSKT water rights.

I believe we have a responsibility to ensure that the voices of Native Americans are heard.

I think there is a component to extend it to 10 years from 5, and I also think there is a component in it...

So, what are we doing? I mean, what, moving forward?

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The State of Montana has been a model for the Country in settling water rights throughout the State, and we need to do the same.