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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />15 <br /> <br />desire, nor would she make claims that injure her neighbors. (looking <br />directly at Carpenter and challenging him) I would like to know what <br />character of assurance Mr. Carpenter would demand from the lower <br />states? <br /> <br />Mr. Carpenter: <br />(sees he is forcing bad feeling and is highly aware of the need to moderate <br />his tone and approach) <br />We ask, simply, that construction of any water structures shall in <br />no manner interfere with water development in the upper states. <br /> <br />Mr. Emerson: <br />(enthusiastic, wants to be sure the talks move forward and Carpenter <br />doesn't have a blank check to speak for the Upper Basin) <br />Well, I hope to see a plan that all seven States can subscribe to. <br /> <br />Mr. Scrugahm: <br />(Statesmanlike, obviously credible, constructive tone) <br />One fundamental problem is that projects on the lower river <br />cannot be successfully financed - unless the Lower Basin states can <br />rely on a certain amount of water delivery necessary for their needs. <br />Unless Mr. Carpenter can modify his statements about the natural <br />rights of headwaters states, I do not believe th~t this Commission can <br />come to any agreement. <br /> <br />Mr. Caldwell: <br />(diplomatic, wants to strike a balance, but is wary about giving away <br />position of Upper Basin) <br />I confess very frankly that my leaning is toward the idea <br />advanced by Mr. Carpenter. But, I do not want to be in the position of <br />throwing the commission into a deadlock at this time. <br /> <br />Mr. Stephen B. Davis: <br />(looks at Carpenter to shore him up, then at Hoover) <br />Mr. Carpenter's proposal would amply protect the interests of <br />New Mexico. <br /> <br />15 <br />