October 18, 1972
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WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, in overriding the veto of the President on the water pollution control measure, the Senate once again affirmed its earlier judgment and its total commitment to clear our waterways; this landmark legislation has been so ably and thoroughly managed by the chairman of the Air and Water Pollution Subcommittee, the distinguished Senator from Maine (Mr. MUSKIE). We all know of Senator MUSKIE's tireless efforts in overcoming what at times seemed insurmountable problems in resolving how best to point this country in the direction of a proper approach to controlling what to some seems an already irreversible trend toward destroying our natural water supplies. Senator MUSKIE and the committee deserve the highest praise and recognition for breaking new legislative ground in environmental law. As always, some are calling for more action and some are calling for less. The deliberate, measured approach used in the water pollution control bill affords a rational answer to a pressing dilemma. I wish to commend Senator MUSKIE, the committee, and the staff. Indeed, the entire Senate can be proud of the bipartisan effort made in the best interests of this country.