"I don't understand why we as a Federal Government think that we are so high and mighty that we can tell an Indian Nation, period, what they can do or what they cannot do."
"The Pilot Butte Power Plant Conveyance Act will certainly bring about positive change and prosperity for both the local community and the state of Wyoming as a whole."
"My bill, the Pilot Butte Power Plant Conveyance Act, as described in my opening statement, requires the Bureau of Reclamation to enter into good faith negotiations with the Midvale Irrigation District..."
"This proposition is not merely an administrative change or a conveyance of responsibilities, but a critical step toward improving water use for communities in need and responsible resource management."
"the heavy hand of the Federal Government is just simply unacceptable"
"It is also why I have worked as hard as I have to try to return autonomy to the tribes."
"So, having the access to the hydrologic resources, as well as being able to be self-sufficient is extremely important at this time."
"I want to thank you for being here today and joining us on what I think is one of the more important panels that we have had."
"That does not sound to be very meaningful in terms of public engagement or decision making."
"the Biden administration has totally failed at communicating and working with the community to address the crisis that the Biden administration has created."
"It is now visiting upon other areas and it is exploding across our country. It isn't just affecting one national park, it is affecting every community, it is affecting every state, and it is affecting..."