Bruce Westerman actually said...

"But at some point, somebody has to be able to make the decision."

"I mean, sure, it would be great, but I don't want to trade one dependency for another."

"So, in the short run, we need the oil and gas that is available, whether it is on tribal lands or on Federal lands, and we need it now."

"If we would work more closely with tribes, if we would truly adhere to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, if we would be more aggressive with the Tribal Forest Protection Act,..."