06/21/2022
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"Most importantly, these settlements are a key component of the Federal Government's tribal trust responsibility to create tangible benefits for Indian Country."
"the process of negotiating this compact has really built some strong fences."
"I fully understand the value of Indian water rights settlements. They are, no doubt, a productive way to resolve conflict amongst Indian and non-Indian water users."
"For these reasons, I have made passage and enactment of Senate Bill 1125, the Blackfeet Water Rights Settlement Act, one of my highest priorities this Congress."