Political Quotes

“Mr. President, to be brief, the situation arises out of a rather difficult circumstance that involved what I believe is a maverick regional forester. The situation is this: Colorado has about 37 percent of its State owned by the Federal Government. It is literally very difficult, or impossible in some areas, to transfer water from the mountain areas where it is accumulated from the snow melt and the reservoirs to the cities for drinking water without crossing Federal ground. There are a few areas where it is possible to get drinking to the cities and deliver drinking water and agricultural water without crossing Federal ground, but very few. To cross Federal ground, what has traditionally been the case is permits have been offered by the Federal Government. As the Senate is well aware, when someone applies for a new permit, an extensive review takes place. That is to ensure that it meets the environmental standards of the Forest Service.”