Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this critical bipartisan bill which addresses water issues across the Nation, and it is especially important in the West where whiskey is for drinking and water is for fighting over. This legislation includes provisions that I introduced and led to extend the Las Vegas Wash Program, which is essential for returning water to Lake Mead as our region of the country battles historic drought. Additionally, as the ranking member of the Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee, I am proud to have negotiated the first reauthorization of the Economic Development Administration in 20 years. It includes my language recognizing the importance of travel and tourism for economic development. Across the country, every place has something people want to visit, but it is especially true in my district which includes Las Vegas. It also has my legislation to assist with water conservation efforts in economies negatively impacted by drought and extreme heat. Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, Chairman Rouzer, and especially Ranking Member Napolitano, Chairman Perry, and all the wonderful staff who worked so hard to move this forward and make the bipartisan package possible.”