Farmers and ranchers are economic engines. They contribute billions to our economy, but they are also the heart and soul of our district, and I will fight for them. Water is their lifeblood. We have to keep our water here in the third congressional district. Period. I will oppose any efforts to export our water to the Front Range or to out of state. I've been clear on that on the record for many months. (16:42–16:50)
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Asserts that water must be kept within Colorado's third congressional district.
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