Thomas McClintock
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Thomas Miller McClintock is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 5th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he has been an advocate for limited government and fiscal conservatism throughout his political career. McClintock has focused on issues such as tax reform, environmental policy, and government spending. He previously served in the California State Assembly and as a member of the California State Senate, where he gained recognition for his commitment to conservative principles.
Mar 27, 2019
Are we approaching the maximum ability to utilize water in the Colorado River Basin?
Mar 27, 2019
Tell me, what changes do you anticipate being made to Federal law in order to accommodate the DCP?
Mar 27, 2019
In fact, we have heard suggestions that in some way, the DCP ought to be subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Mar 27, 2019
I think we would be well advised to show a little humility and defer to the judgment of the states.
Mar 27, 2019
Thank you for your leadership on the DCPs which ACWA views as a critically important western water issue.
Mar 27, 2019
One good year is no guarantee the 19-year drought is over, and prudence and experience both warn us of the need to be prepared.
Mar 27, 2019
The dams on the Colorado have been the foundation to the prosperity of the Western states that rely on them.
Mar 27, 2019
Forty million people and 5.5 million acres of productive farmland now depend on the water stored behind these dams.
Mar 27, 2019
Any changes that Congress made in this plan would then basically complicate matters enormously.
Mar 27, 2019
We appreciate the Congressional support necessary to advance the proposed DCP federal legislation.
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