Jon Tester actually said...

They see news coverage of lavish retreats and of conferences hosted by government agencies on the taxpayer dime.

Tester mentions public concern over government spending.

11/18/2013

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It has been the policy in Montana and the United States to negotiate rather than litigate water rights.

So there needs to be an education process?

We want to meet an agreement soon. But we are supportive.

Ultimately, we are going to have to make some tough decisions.