John Barrasso actually said...

"In the West, as I have realized from talking to you in the past, the water resource itself is what you are after and what you are losing by sediment."

"I appreciate that very much and we will continue in close communication to make sure that that is able to be accomplished."

"Well, thank you very much, and thanks for that national commitment to deal with that."

"What assurances can you give me that you are working with local entities, as well as the Bureau of Reclamation, to minimize flooding in this area?"