John Hoeven actually said...

"The State's objective with the west-end outlet is to minimize or avoid the effects of a discharge from Devils Lake into the Sheyenne that would create problems downstream from either a flooding or wat..."

"Our Nation is facing one of the worst economic downturns in decades."

"It is absolutely vital. You know, you mention some of these new formations. The oil is not connected."

"work together to identify means of removing additional water from Devils Lake to reduced flood damages."