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1784 MR. STAPLETON: MR. SPARKS: MR. STAPLETON: MR. BARNARD, JR..: most sympathetic in their approach to this problem and have given an honest and forth- right consideration of our problems.. We appreciate" it very deeply. I did want that to be stated and to be in the record." "Thank you, Mr. Eakes. I There may be other changes before you meet with New Mexico? Or do you want this approved in principal, or in part, at this time ?" "I think in principal. There might be some minor changes. I think, as far as the Committee is concerned, we have covered every- thing in substance that occurred to us and that we think is practical. There are other matters, such as John Bar- nard, Sr. mentioned. We are, of course, fully aware of that problem. I think Mr. Peterson put his finger on it. We think that phrase would destroy this legislation without any question. In that same way, New Mexico could say 'Well, why don't you put that in your projects in Colo- rado? It is just as relevant to yours as it is to ours'. It could be applied just as well to any project that we have in Colorado. Whatever bill is introduced with that rider - and that would be considered a rider - would destroy the project." "Is there any further discussion?" "I would like to make one other observation before we leave the subject entirely. A great many of the things that have been said, I think sometimes the feeling that our entire future must, of necessity depend on federal funds carries us to lengths that we should not other- wise go. I believe, personally, that before we get to the point where we are required to aban- don all hope of development of one area in order to insure federal money for projects in other areas, we ought to take a look at our own pro- gram and see if there aren't ways and means that we can layout our own future rather than having it laid out for us by others. With that observation I'll shut up." I