07/09/1984
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"I will only approve legislation that implements a true negotiated settlement."
"H.R. 5118 is a multi-million dollar bailout of local public and commercial interests at the expense of Federal taxpayers throughout the nation."
"I strongly believe that the most appropriate means of resolving Indian water rights disputes is through negotiated settlement and legislation if it is needed to implement any such settlement."
"Freedom is not bought cheaply."