01/13/2009
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"There is no obligation for the Secretary to spend the money."
"I do not support this bill. I don't think this is the way to fund western water projects."
"It is also true then that the overwhelming amount of the money transferred to the Reclamation Fund over the years--actually more than 50 percent--comes from the mineral activity in just one State, and..."
"I frankly do not see the value in creating a new trust fund such as the one contemplated in this bill."