We went to the KBRA and we were turned down from representation of the KBRA.

Suffice it to say what we're trying to do is sort of throw out the textbook with respect to a lot of these issues.

I think it's worth noting the Klamath County Circuit Court already declined to intervene just in the last few days.

I want to pledge to Oregonians that California is going to pay its fair share of this program.

Nobody in a challenging situation like this gets everything they want.

I wanted to thank you personally for your interest.

there are a lot of families hurting right now.

this measure is vitally important to the welfare of the Upper Klamath Basin.

I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a hearing has been scheduled before the Subcommittee on Water and Power of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The hearing will be held on…

It's only possible to have this approach that really brings people together when we have colleagues like you make it possible.

My message on this point is working together in good faith there's got to be a way to accomplish the agreement's objectives with a lower price tag.

the political and financial obstacles that stand in the way of the KBRA

I respectfully and emphatically urge this committee to act quickly to introduce legislation that would see the Klamath Restoration Agreements fully enacted as soon as possible.

If we had achieved political consensus, however, no matter how you feel about that, we wouldn't be here this morning.

The determination of water rights is exclusively within the purview of our States.

WaterWatch has supported federal legislation in the past, such as the 2002 Farm Bill's Klamath amendment, passed through the United States Senate with the leadership of Senator Wyden.

Thank you again for holding this hearing.

I believe all parties should have a chance to have input before the committee advances any legislation.

I am writing to express my support for your June 20 hearing on 'Water Resources Issues in the Klamath River Basin' and to recognize what an important milestone a Congressional hearing on these issues is for residents of the Klamath Basin.

After considerable thought, I've concluded that the KBRA and essentially what has been agreed to at this point, is simply unaffordable in the current Federal budget environment.

Senator Murkowski had a lot to do here this morning, but she wanted to put in an hour because she understands that this is a proxy.

a significant reduction may be necessary given present budget rules and realities

I rise today with Senator Grassley to introduce the Medicare Data Access for Transparency and Accountability Act. I would like to begin by thanking my friend and esteemed colleague for his unwavering commitment to greater transparency and…

I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a hearing has been scheduled before the Subcommittee on Energy of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The hearing will be held on Tuesday…

Senator Grassley and I are going to do everything we can to add this to the SGR bill.