"Investing in agriculture is essential for the future of our tribes."
"As the Senate crafts the Farm Bill, it is important to ensure that Montana's tribal ag producers and their voices are heard."
"There couldn't be a better answer. You just gave it. Completely solve, it is huge, this is clearly something we can address legislatively."
"We must work together to protect the rights of Indigenous peoples."
"It is a really important point, because as anybody who has dealt with water out west knows, in terms of the data, that right determines priority."
"Today is historic, it really is."
"How important is it to finalize this last remaining water settlement in the State of Montana and have a bill that could be implemented at the State, Federal, and local level?"
"It fully settles costly water rights litigation."
"The bill before us is a compromise for the State, the tribe, the Federal Government, dozens of local areas and groups."
"It fully funds the rehabilitation of the Milk River Project which is the lifeblood for our farmers and ranchers."
"I am proud to say today for the first time ever we have the support of Montana's entire congressional delegation."