Scott Tipton actually said...

There is no compensation for the transfer of these privately held water rights, despite the fact that many stakeholders have invested millio...

That speaks to the urgency, really, of legislation of Congress acting on behalf of private property rights and Western water rights, don't y...

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

To use your quote, going back 20 years, this is not a new issue, it is time that we settle it.