Jon Tester

I think it is critically important that we invest and it is going to cost money.

I just think you are a great person for the job and bring some real common sense to a position that needs it.

I would agree, and I would hope that when the Deficit Commission comes back with their recommendation, we do not look for reasons to vote against it but rather look for reasons to vote for it so we can get our arms around the debt.

this is not only totally unacceptable, it is a black eye that, quite frankly, needs to be dealt with in a way to make things right as soon as possible.

Today, Senator McCaskill can get on that little machine right there that Senator Brown brought up, go online, and find any grave in the 131 VA National Cemeteries right from her seat right there--any grave, she can find.

That needs to be fixed. I mean, if the next person has that same sentiment, we are never going to get to a situation where we are doing things right at Arlington or responsible to the taxpayers of this country.

My constituents are not happy, and I can't tell them--I can't give them any reason why this is happening.

We have to get this fixed because we are breaking people.

But Congress--do you understand what I am saying? Congress has allocated $3 million, plus we are dinging the owners $10,600 in addition to that.

This is a big issue and we need to get it fixed.

Let me tell you, when I get people from the private sector coming up to me and telling me that Government isn't efficient, it is hard for me to argue when--

How much are those grants for? What are they capped at?

Montana has the same position as the Blackfeet Tribe, which is that we do support Pondera's request.

Thank you for your leadership on a number of things, including this.

Where is the Governor in support of this bill?

They did such a good job that the State legislature ratified this compact in 2009, when they last met.

We remain committed to that open dialogue. We do want to address their concerns.

We believe reflects the benefits that we have sought and that we believe is a fair amount, yes.

Thank you very much. Appreciate both your testimonies.

It is an important piece of legislation, because water is the foundation of life, particularly in rural communities.

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.

$35 million is more than Montana has ever been asked to contribute before.

I believe we all want to resolve our water rights issues in an expeditious manner.

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?