05/22/2012
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"We are very appreciative of all of the work that you have done on all the Indian water rights settlements that have come up from Montana."
"We remain committed to that open dialogue. We do want to address their concerns."
"It has been the policy in Montana and the United States to negotiate rather than litigate water rights."
"We believe reflects the benefits that we have sought and that we believe is a fair amount, yes."