Harry Reid: “So the record is clear, I want everyone to know that Senator Domenici and Senator Bingaman have been most reasonable in…”

“So the record is clear, I want everyone to know that Senator Domenici and Senator Bingaman have been most reasonable in their approach. We early on tried to get an opt-out provision. This makes much more sense and is mechanically something that will work very well. I also appreciate the dialog we have had off the floor with Senator Crapo, who is a water law lawyer. He is going to come back later with some other questions he has. We will be happy to visit with him. I am grateful for moving this issue along. As I have said all along, this is one of the real strong points of this new bill. I am grateful this amendment will be accepted shortly.”