Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 18, 2014
Water is very good at flowing downhill on its own. It doesn't need our help.
Said by
Tom McClintock
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

He argues that water management should focus on retaining water for human use, not letting it flow to the ocean.

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