Tom Udall actually said...

It is important that the Corps continues to work with local interests and listen to local people.

I am hopeful that a constructive dialogue over the State of New Mexico's fines for the Department can continue along that line.

This is an important program. I am hoping to work with you to ensure this program is funded.

If it were not for leasing water, the river would go dry, and there would be no water to sustain the endangered species in the river.