Clean Water Restoration Act

Floor Speech

Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, we all know that one word can make a world of a difference, especially in Washington. Some are advocating for the removal of the word ``navigable'' from the Clean Water Restoration Act. Doing so would give the government control over all wet areas in the country. In this case, one word will send common sense soaring out the window.

It snows in Wyoming. When the snow melts, it often leaves large puddles on ranches and farms across the State.

The Federal Government should not be regulating mud puddles.

This proposal will be detrimental to Wyoming's farmers and ranchers. We have been living out here for a long time quite successfully without the ``helpful hand'' of Washington.

A recent article printed in the June edition of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation's newspaper, ``Wyoming Agriculture'' really hit home. I recommend my colleagues read the article by Kerin Clark. I believe it is an accurate reflection of the feelings of Wyoming farmers and ranchers on this issue. I ask unanimous consent that it be printed in the Record.

There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record

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