Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, S. 624 was introduced by Senator Burns and a companion bill, H.R. 1124, was introduced by the gentleman from Montana (Mr. Hill). The Fort Peck Reservation is located in northeastern Montana, and suffers from the same problem of inadequate quantity and quality of water supplies as do most areas in the High Plains. The adjacent communities have the same problems, and this legislation contemplates that the reservation water system would be sized to connect to a distribution system for the surrounding communities. All costs of the reservation system, including operations and maintenance, would be a Federal responsibility. The costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the system for the tribe shall be funded through annual appropriations to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Federal costs for the Dry Prairie system shall not exceed 76 percent, and the Federal government may not expend any Federal funds for operations, maintenance, or replacement costs for the Dry Prairie system. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of the Senate bill, S. 624, and I reserve the balance of my time.”