My support for retaining the 60 vote threshold is not based on the importance of any particular policy. It is based on what is best for our democracy. The filibuster compels moderation and helps protect the country from wild swings between opposing policy poles.
Senator Sinema defends the filibuster as essential for maintaining democratic stability.
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The Federal Government's trust responsibilities to deliver water to our tribal communities, of course, is one of our most important duties.
As you know, every time we send too much water to Mexico, that is less that Arizona has, and of course, that creates more stress within the Seven States for our post-2026 Agreement.
The drought in the Colorado River Basin is now extending beyond its 20 year.
I call on the other Six States to join Arizona in this leadership to find a long-term solution.
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