If Senator Dorgan is correct that the flooding at the Canadian border constitutes a violation of the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909, then the violation is the result of North Dakota's failure to comply with the Treaty and with its own drainage regulations.
Dorgan discusses potential violations of the Boundary Waters Treaty due to flooding caused by drainage issues.
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Madam President, first of all, let me say that there are big issues and small issues, some of substantial consequence, others that are of minor importance that are debated here on the floor of the Senate. This is one of those big issues…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be read the third time and passed; the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, and any statements related…
I am happy to do that. I think what she and Senator Murkowski have introduced has great merit.
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to proceed as if in legislative session and as if in morning business for the purpose of clearing processed legislative language. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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