"These bills are an example of how we can manage this precious resource without pitting towns against farms, and farms against tribes."
"The Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act would settle a lawsuit nearly 40 years old and adjudicate water rights for Taos Pueblo, the State of New Mexico, and many non-Indian water users and ..."
"The Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act would settle an even older water rights lawsuit--in fact, this is the oldest active case in the federal court system."
"I thank Chairwoman Napolitano, Ranking Member McClintock, members of the Subcommittee on Water and Power..."
"What exactly is the Federal trust responsibility to the tribes regarding water?"
"I would echo your comments, both in terms of the appropriate use of eminent domain."
"I actually have a slightly more pro-nuclear approach than many of my Democratic colleagues."
"I just think what Ms. Lummis brings up is actually something we should keep in mind."
"It is easy to paint a broad brush when we are talking about energy independence."
"I do not think there is any general question, even among the medical community in New Mexico, that there have been impacts from former activity."
"In May 2009, Congressman Heinrich introduced the HEARTH Act, which will offer willing Indian tribes the authority to enact their own tribal leasing regulations."
"I will apologize ahead of time for my voice today."