Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"Negotiated settlements, rather than protracted litigation, has become the preferred approach to resolving Indian water rights disputes."

"Water is a valuable resource for Tribes. It is fundamental for Tribal public health and economic development on Indian reservations, particularly in the West."

"This amendment is needed to fulfill the promise of the Settlement Act for the tribes, which is to be able to make use of their water rights to fulfill economic potential of the Duck Valley Reservation..."

"Indian water rights are vested property rights and resources for which the United States has a trust responsibility."