Cornyn Statement On Mexico's Release Of Water To U.S.

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U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today issued the following statement regarding Mexico's announced release of water to the U.S. for compliance a 1944 Treaty governing water sharing between the two nations. The announcement follows a meeting between Sen. Cornyn and Mexican Ambassador Eduardo Medina Mora in which they discussed the steps necessary to bring Mexico into compliance with the Treaty. Approximately 25,000 acre feet (AF) of water is expected to be delivered over the next four weeks, according to sources in the U.S. and Mexico.

"This announcement is a first and modest step in the right direction but much work remains to be done to ensure Mexico fully lives up to its obligations under the Treaty. I will continue to work with Congressman Vela, other members of the Texas delegation, local stakeholders in Texas, and our counterparts in Mexico to see that the water needs of South Texans are fulfilled in the long term."

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