Patty Murray actually said...

"I appreciate your ongoing work with the State of Washington and the three impacted irrigation districts to prevent further depletion of the Odessa Subarea aquifer."

"I believe President Obama should make funding our Nation's waterways a priority."

"His track record leading up to his current position as Acting Secretary shows a deep commitment to high standards."

"This is such an important time for students of all ages. And with all the challenges and opportunities, and you've heard them across the board here, it's really important that we have strong leadershi..."