John McCain, August 14, 2008:

"I don't think there's any doubt the major, major issue is water and can
be as important as oil. So the compact that is in effect, obviously,
needs to be renegotiated over time amongst the interested parties."

John McCain, One Week Later, 'Refines' His Position:

"My recent remarks may have been mistakenly construed as a call to
rescind the Colorado River Compact and commence negotiations for

new water allocations. Let me be clear that I do not advocate

renegotiation of the compact."