Max Baucus actually said...

This bill, I believe, is an overdue step in using the Reclamation fund for its intended purpose and that is making the West habitable.

A river is more than an amenity. It is a treasure. It offers a necessity of life that must be rationed among those who have power over it.

My bill will speed up construction, create good paying jobs and cost taxpayers less money in the long run.

I want to commend you for the excellent tax reform options paper the committee staff compiled last month and urge you to move forward with c...