the tribe needs to be made whole. I think we are absolutely in agreement there.
Lisa Murkowski
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These bills are important, as they address the complex tribal water and land issues.
when you are talking about something as basic as water, we know that we have room to improve
Just recognizing that things around here don't necessarily move very quickly, it seems to me that if there were identified areas or maps that we are talking about, the process moves forward a little bit more quickly, rather than, it seems…
I think we have recognized that when we are talking about any of these water projects, we have seen costs escalate considerably due to inflation.
I believe we have an obligation to ensure that the voices of Native Americans are heard.
These bills are important, as they address the complex tribal water and land issues.
I believe we have an obligation to ensure that the voices of Native Americans are heard.
So you raise an issue that I would like to finish off my question back to you, Secretary Newland.
when you are talking about something as basic as water, we know that we have room to improve
I think we have recognized that when we are talking about any of these water projects, we have seen costs escalate considerably due to inflation.
the tribe needs to be made whole. I think we are absolutely in agreement there.
I think we know we have a lot more to do to provide water to Native communities.
the tribe needs to be made whole. I think we are absolutely in agreement there.
I am pleased that we are here with a settlement with broad support including from the Governor of Montana.
So you raise an issue that I would like to finish off my question back to you, Secretary Newland.
I think we have recognized that when we are talking about any of these water projects, we have seen costs escalate considerably due to inflation.
Just recognizing that things around here don't necessarily move very quickly, it seems to me that if there were identified areas or maps that we are talking about, the process moves forward a little bit more quickly, rather than, it seems…
These bills are important, as they address the complex tribal water and land issues.