04/21/2010
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"I believe that ensuring that tribal water rights are secure is a trust responsibility of the Federal Government."
"the Department will not, and I think I am quoting you accurately now, David, will not allow 'legalistic interpretations of the law to stand in the way of extending basic Indian rights.'"
"Frequently that is hurting the tribes. The other non-Indian users are gaining water."
"settling, in your testimony, Native American Water claims, has had the added benefit of building positive relationships between States, tribes and the Federal Government"