"The Administration's failure to show up today will not hold up progress on this bill."
"Hydropower facilities like the Hoover Dam, the Parker Dam, and the Glen Canyon Dam are vital power resources for consumers."
"The Colorado River is a fundamental component of our regional economy."
"the real adage is, 'Whiskey is for drinking, and water is for fighting over.'"
"I am committed to pushing policies that reduce the planning time, the regulatory permitting costs associated with the development of new Federal and non-Federal dams and reservoirs, and fighting unnec..."
"Given the overwhelming benefits, one would think that the federal government would be focused on maintaining our current infrastructure and expediting the development of new surface storage."
"I am appalled, absolutely appalled."
"If you walk guns, you are going to do time."
"Don't you agree that we shouldn't trivialize this."
"You just can't slap somebody's hand on this and just say don't do it again."
"We need to not make those kinds of mistakes again and again and again."