02/28/2018
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"Negotiated settlements, rather than protracted litigation, has become the preferred approach to resolving Indian water rights disputes."
"I would like to also to thank Senator Cortez Masto for her leadership and Senator Rosen, Senator Crapo, and Senator Risch for championing this legislation."
"I look forward to working with both my friends, Senator Tester and Senator Daines, on this settlement going forward."
"there is also, I would imagine, a matter of equity, a matter of fairness that requires a settlement process"